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I have really been interested in the topics we have recently started to cover like the differences in parenting between East Asia and the US, and also if speakers of different languages think differently. I remember that one slide said UO researchers do not believe in the universalist view of thought process, so I was wondering what research they have done to prove there are differences in thinking. I enjoyed reading about the differences in parenting between western and East Asian parents because I had never read about the differences between the two. American parents put an emphasis on treating others the way you want to be treated, independence, and sharing. This type of parenting sounds very similar to how I was raised. On the other hand, C/J/K parents put an emphasis on being in a group and knowing your place within the group, showing respect to elders, and reading the emotions of others. The one thing both parenting styles have in common is that children are socialized through language, to use language appropriately.  

 

This class has not been too different from previous classes I’ve taken when it comes to studying. I pay attention and take notes during the lectures, complete the readings online and then take the quizzes. I also like the iClicker questions in class because it’s another way for me to track what I need to study. Overall I’ve really enjoyed this class even though it can be difficult at times. I never thought I would be taking a linguistics class, but I’m extremely glad I did. Thanks for a great term!

Blog Entry #2

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I always walk by this restaurant on my way to class so I thought it would be a good candidate for this blog entry. The restaurant is called Maple Garden and they have a sign outside in both Chinese and English. The menu posted outside is also written in both languages, which provides an inviting setting both speakers of both English and Chinese. Another example of Chinese writing I found was at the Eugene Chinese Christian Church. It is located on 19th ave, just a couple blocks from campus. The Chinese writing on this particular sign is in red which quickly grabs the eye compared to the English writing in blue. The signs are a direct translation to “Eugene Chinese Christian Church”.

I am really enjoying the class so far and think that I am absorbing the information well. The iClicker questions in class help me keep track of what I need to study more of, and the reading quizzes are good because it makes me read the sections twice. I read it once all the way through and then go back with the quiz, and skim through to double-check my answer is correct. I look forward to the rest of this course and am excited to see what else I can learn about east Asian culture. 

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About Me:

Hello Class! My name is Noah Weisel and I’m from Los Angeles, California. I lived there my entire life and moved up to Eugene two years ago for school. I am currently entering my Junior year at the UO, majoring in Business and minoring in Computer Information Technology. I have two dogs back at home in LA, a white labrador named Koda and an Australian shepherd mix named Willow. I have never taken an Asian studies class before but for as long as I can remember I have been interested in Japanese culture, and have wanted to visit Japan. So far I am really enjoying my time in EALL209 and am looking forward to learning what differentiates Korean, Japanese and Chinese languages. I am taking this class to expand my global mindset and give me some insight into different interesting cultures. I am also hoping that later this year I have the opportunity to study abroad in Japan for a business school 

About the Course:

The teaching style of this class is similar to other classes I have taken in the past, but at the same time, this is the first linguistics class I have taken at UO. Overall I don’t believe that this class is going to be super difficult, but I am definitely going to need to take notes during lectures as I don’t speak any Korean, Japanese and Chinese. I really enjoy the teaching style of this class, as it is similar to the teaching style of classes I have previously taken. I like the quizzes on the reading every week which allows me to solidify what I read in my brain. I am also a fan of the iClicker questions in class as it’s an easy way to get participation points but also gives me extra practice to study the information. I’m also really looking forward to the upcoming class in which we try teas from different regions.