SDLC 105 Learning Journal #6

[Enzo Vargas]

I think knowing the history of a language helps more in understanding the linguistics of a target language more than it does actually learning to speak the language itself. For example, when looking at the Korean language there are noticeable Chinese influences incorporated into the language. However, this would only be beneficial to current Chinese speakers or others somewhat familiar with the Chinese language. I know that Korean is heavily influenced by the Chinese language but it doesn’t benefit me in the slightest because the only thing I know how to say in Chinese is “hello.” On the other hand, I noticed the Chinese students in our class meetings having the ability to deduce the meaning of some Korean words due to their familiarity of the Chinese language.