SDLC 105- Learning Journal #6

[Timaj Yusuf]

Some may be wondering what history has to do with language. When we typically think of history, we think of dates, facts, and events that we have memorized in a set timeline. Learning about the history of a language however is different. The history of languages gives us valuable information about the origin of the language and the characters, which can provide us with more insight to be more mindful in studying, so that we can easily grasp concepts and patterns. For example, the Korean language has originated from Chinese characters. Hangul was established in the 15^th century, but before that, Korean was written in hanja, and Chinese characters made up the written form of the Korean language. For Chinese learners, this may be helpful because although they may not recognized the blocked characters and the new writing system, they may be able to easily catch certain sounds that have the same meaning in Chinese.