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Theme 1. SLA Theory

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:21:25 +0900

Theme 1. SLA Theory

Topic : Write summury of the given article about 3 Second Lanugage Acquisiton approaches.

The first stream of SLA approach is Behaviorism which reagards language learning as “habit formation.” By following the correct use of the language and getting feedback from environment, learners can have the correct “habit.” Peter and Cindy’s cases show good examples of Behavioristic view. WHen they heard what adults said, they followed the part of the sentences. However, not all children showed the same pattern of lanugage learning as Peter and Cindy. In Kyo and other children’s case, they did not follow what exactly they heard from adults. They showed overgeneralization, which indicates that they used their own language process. With Behaviorism, it is hard to explain the hcildren’s creative way of speech; it drew another approach, Innatism.

Innatism puts a big focus on learners because they already have a language learning device within themselves so that they can produce thier own language. THe learning device, Lanugage Acquisiton Device(LAD), let learners find the deep structure of target language, which is refered as Universal Grammar(UG). Innativists decalre that children tend to acquire language in certain steps and it appears to all of them although there are a few variation which make some differences among children; the underlying knowledge of lanugage is all same. However, when Victor and Genie were found, who had never exposed any chance of learning language, innativism could not explain why they were not able to get language. They surely had innative lanugage device, but could not speak a drop of sentence. This shows that learners are also necessary to be exposed in certain period of time in which is believed around puberty. Also the cases indicates that language cannot be acquired by a learner alone, but need somebody to communicate with. This idea brought another approach, which emphasizes interaction between learners and environment.

Interactivists believe that lanugage learning takes place when children interact with hteir surrounding environment. According to Vygotsky, with interaction between a learner and environment supporting, the child is able to reach highter evel, which is refered as zone of proximal development(ZPD). When it comes to interaction, adjusting envornment to learners is crucial because it makes the learners interact more easily. Jim and his brother’s case show how interaction works one’s lanugage development. Jim, who was not able to talk with their parents but watch TV or listen to radio due to his parents’ hearing disorder, showed late language development, whereas his brother had not problem since he had chance to communicate with Jim. Jim’s exposure to TV or radio did not work well because it could not give him modified environment.

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Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:20:05 +0900

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The Sliver Party: Reblog with 'i love you' in a different language.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:04:14 +0900

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Korean 사랑해요

Japanese 愛してる

ma work

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 22:25:10 +0900

ma work

I am also one of THEM, after all.

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:56:00 +0900

Being in English Town, my sweet work, I’ve been trying to set my mind not to be affected by any stereotypes. Born and raised in Yeongcheon which is very rural side of Korea, I barely saw any foreign people until I went to college. Even in my college life, majoring English, I didn’t have any foreign friends of my age until I got my current job in English Town.

And here I am, hearing their life experience in Korea. I am always happy to hear how Koreans treat them generous and nice, and also I am sad to face the fact that the “caring” always comes with uncomfortable attentions, especially for those who are people of color. Wait, actually for all foreigners.

They never stop watching foreigners; they don’t. I can’t blame them because they’ve never seen that number of foreginers before, just like I did. But look, people. Being an animal in the cage or zoo is not that happy at all. If somebody looked at you like that, you would punch them or at least say some “ㅆ” words to them. Anyway, about that issue, I will post it later.

Since the new worker has arrived in Yeongcheon, i visited his new home to help him move his stuff. And there, I met HER.

She is Chinese American, born in Hawaii, half chinese and vietnamese orgin. My frineds say she is coteacher and judging her accent somehow I thought she is Korean, at least Korean orgined American. And I told her that it was 2nd time in my life to see Korean American and what happend next was pretty embarrasing.

She smiled at me and said “I am Chinese American,” to me. Gosh! I couldn’t believe what I told her! That was nothing but tells the fact that I’m still not free from the stereotypes of the people of color. She might listen that question several times and I believe she will hear it numerous times.

Yes. I didn’t know her and I swear that was the first moment I met her. I might act too sensitive. But look, just because she speaks English, I assumed that her orgin is Korea. Just because she’s an asian girl! I was even confident with it for seconds.

I say sorry immediately to her and she said she’s okay. But still, I feel bitter and sad. That small anecdote whispers to me that I am not that different from the people who might look at the foreigners like some animals in the zoo. I am also one of them, after all.

Elly As Korean and English Speaker

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:11:00 +0900

Me : Good morning. My name is Elly, and welcome to my class!

We’re going to learn how to order food when you’re in the restaurant.

Kids : (murmuring)

Me : Wanna ask something?

Kids : Teacher! Korean?

Me : Well…….what do you think?

Kids : No Korean?

Kid1 : Hum…Chinese!

Kid2 : Hum…Japanese!

Kid3 : Hum…Hongkong!

Me : (Geez, you kiddos. None of countries use English.) 자 오늘은…

Kids : yayyyyyy i thought you’re Japanese~!

BoA, loved her so much.

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:35:44 +0900

BoA, loved her so much.

New Blog

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:26:00 +0900

Accidently knew this site, and think that it’s cool.

I especially thank to Nico and Alicia, sweet boos :D