kat m.
japanese language/culture
What is the best way to prepare for a homestay in Japan??
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31 May 2012
Senior Project Reflection @ 22:32
(1) Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your 2-Hour Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I'm really proud of the information that I was able to teach. I think that I did a good job conveying what I wanted to explain to my peers. After a year of researching, and meeting new people and talking to them, it's really great to finally get something out of it. There's one thing to know something, it's another to tell somebody else about it and get them excited about it. I feel that I succeeded in this.
(2) Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation (self-assessment)? Why?
AE P AP CR NC
I think I should get a P because I (am pretty sure I) met all the requirements and had a good presentation. I won't name names, but a few of my peers that I wouldn't expect told me they were interested and liked my presenatation.
b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)? Why?
AE P AP CR NC
Again, I'm sticking with a P because I think I've done everything, and done it adequately. I don't feel that I went crazy over and above enough to get an AE. There are parts that I feel deserve AEs, but not my project over all. Or maybe I'm being too modest..?
(3) What worked for you in your senior project?
The WHOLE thing? My independent components were great. Taking classes and meeting new people really helped me out and made my love for my heritage grow stronger. After learning Japanese for so long, it was nice to be able to talk to people in Japanese. It shows that all my work goes somewhere and that I'm not doing things without a purpose.
(4) What didn’t work for you in your senior project?
Hm... If anything, the stress level was really hard on me. But, I'm not sure if making myself worry and stressing myself out counts for this. I guess deadlines were a problem, especially for I-Search paper. As far as my presentation goes, the room decoration wasn't great. I can only really pick out little things because as a whole, I think it's a success.
No, wait. I thought of something. 3-column chart. It's not really my thing - organizers like that. Honestly, I-Search was more of my genre of assignments. No, this isn't because I can't think logically. I can, and I did by writing that paper. I'm just not good at summarizing like the chart asked for. So, yeah. That didn't work for me.
No, wait. I thought of something. 3-column chart. It's not really my thing - organizers like that. Honestly, I-Search was more of my genre of assignments. No, this isn't because I can't think logically. I can, and I did by writing that paper. I'm just not good at summarizing like the chart asked for. So, yeah. That didn't work for me.
(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.
Oh, well my product is a perfect example for this. I'm enrolled in the Sister City Exchange Program through West Covina and will be traveling to Japan on the 4th of July through the 13th. Also, as I mentioned earlier, I was able to use the language that I've been studying and met a lot of new people. These people might be really good connections -especially Pearl- for when I grow up.
Next year, at UCR, I'm double majoring in Japanese and art. Japanese is something I would like to continue studying for the rest of y life and this project only made me realize it more. I want to live there, maybe too. If only for a few years.
Labels: Presentation
17 May 2012
2 Hour Presentation Lesson Plan @ 20:30
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11 May 2012
@ 12:24
it’s done. i submitted my i-search paper.
3938 words. 13 pages.
there it is. my whole senior year in one document. and it’s turned in and done with.
05 May 2012
Service Learning @ 19:44
Literal
Pearl Omiya && 626) 960-2566
Interpretive
I've learned a lot of skills; including working in an office, working with Japanese people, and creating events. Through this, I've been able to meet a lot of people who have contributed to learning more about Japan and it's culture.
Applied
Working at the center, I've been able to join the Sister-City exchange program, which means I'll be homestaying in Japan. This actually gave me my EQ in the first place. Pearl, having been to Japan, has given me a lot of information and tips about going and staying with the host family.
Labels: Service Learning
26 April 2012
Independent Component 2 @ 19:42
Literal: I, Katherine Morano, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
For my independent component, I took two Japanese classes (one at Citrus College and on at the ESGVJCC).
Interpretive: Each class at Citrus is 2.5 hours, and at the ESGVJCC, 3.5 hours.
Applied: Not only do these classes teach the language, but they teach the culture as well. I will be using the language part for my first/best answer, and learning from the festivals and cultural events I will use for answers two and three.
For specific examples, my first answer is learning the language, and that's exactly what I do at these classes. My third answer has to do with traditions, and attending the Cherry Blossom Festival, and taking part in "holidays" such as Setsubun has to do with knowing traditions and everyday life.
Hours Log/ Evidence (click)
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Helping 2013 @ 19:15
Who did you interview: Natalie Ovcharenko
What day and time: 25 April 2012; 12:50pm.
1) She wants to do something about Cosmetology in collaboration with photography because she thinks it's a really interesting art form. Although she doesn't wear make-up, she wants to learn more about it.
- I think it was a really good idea, especially since she focused it more. It wasn't just make-up, it was in collaboration with something else. The only concern, which I expressed, was that since she doesn't wear make-up, and she's not really into it, that she start doing research NOW, so that she doesn't change her mind and get bored with it later.
2) Her really good friend is a photographer, so she plans to work with her on the photography aspect of it, and learn about that or try to do some of the make-up on the subjects. If that doesn't work out, her friend has a friend that works at Nordstrom in the makeup department..
- I suggested if she wants to learn the photography aspect of it, she could do ROP Photo, but since she wants to focus more on the make-up itself, I told her to look around and see if she can find a make-up class. There are some interesting things out there, and you just never know.
3) She expects that we know a lot about our topic, and to teach what we know as if it was an iPoly class, as our teachers teach us about what they know. She expect us to know already what to talk about and do some sort of lab. She used the example of 'Boot camp' in Freshman year. Outside activities.
- I suggested to go in with an open mind. Even if a topic sounds really boring, it could be really interesting. You never know what route the senior is going to take it. And a really interesting-sounding topic could not be interesting after all; you really just don't know.
4) How many people do you have to interview? 4
Is anybody doing cosmetology that she can ask? I wasn't too sure about anybody except for Sam Kowal, who's doing horror film make-up. Also, you can talk to Mrs. Edwards too.
Would volunteering count as service learning? Yes, absolutely. Classes count as well, especially for independent component. Community college classes are free, which could be great.
- I mentioned about researching now when I wrote #1, but I really wanted to emphasize that again, Researching in the beginning can take a lot of stress away from senior year, and make research checks not as frantic. I also suggested finding contacts and people within the field to interview because it makes things a LOT easier. It really is good to be ahead, or else you end up changing your mind, and it turns out bad. The last thing I said was to ask our class for help, or last year's class, etc while in the process.
Labels: interview
13 April 2012
Answer #3 @ 10:07
EQ:What is the best way to prepare for a home stay in Japan?
Answer 3: Learning Tradition and Pop Culture is important to home staying Japan.
Evidence:
- When home staying, getting to know your host family makes connecting easier and the experience better.
- To connect, knowing what's popular and also the traditions gives a common ground to start off with.
- People feel comfortable when you show appreciation for their ways and culture. In Japan, in particular, knowing traditions as a foreigner is impressive.
Source: Working with the exchange program at service learning location: ESGVJCC.
Labels: Presentation
09 April 2012
3 Column Chart @ 22:19
3 column chart
Labels: Research
29 March 2012
Room Creativity @ 21:55
So far what I'm thinking is that I can have the desks outside and have the class sit on the floor. I'll have to talk to Nav about this, and decide if it'll be too distracting or not. The day before, I'll announce to class to bring pillows, or else they'll just have to sit on the floor.
For the entrance, I'm thinking to put a piece of paper that's split down the middle to walk through (like in Japanese restaurants) and have them leave their shoes at the door. (Again, talk with Nav about this) I'll bring a tatami mat for it. Also, have a sign OUTSIDE explaining this, so I don't have to say so while they're walking in. On the paper facing the outside of the class, I'll have like a word or something (welcome?) and on the side facing inside, I'll write my EQ.
As far as the rest of the room, I don't have a complete idea of it just yet.
Labels: Presentation
15 March 2012
Answer 2 @ 20:30
EQ: What is most essential in understanding Japanese culture?
Answer 2: Knowing being able to practice proper etiquette is extremely essential in the country of Japan.
Evidence:
- There are many, many norms and rules in Japan when regarding others and being offensive is
easier than in the US.
- As a foreigner, one is already looked at different. Being rude and ignoring social rules only sets one up for even more dislike.
- Showing respect is one of the most important things in Japan, and knowing how to show respect is really important.
Source:
- Japanese Social Customs/being a foreigner in Japan: Cruisingtips.info/japanesesocialcustoms
- Communication Style: rikkinyman.com
- Vital manners & Etiquette: cyborg ink.com
Labels: Presentation