In preparation for the interview that I had conducted with Seunghwan Shin, who is from South Korea, I gathered some information about South Korea, had created a list of questions that I emailed him when we set up the time for the interview, that way Seunghwan would be able to look over the questions. The objectives that I have with the interview are; I want to learn the culture, his experience as a student in the United States, and some general questions. When the interview time comes, we decided to have the interview take place at the Miller Center, one of the study rooms, because library is the most comfortable and quiet. The interview took place on November 08, 2009 at 3 p.m in the afternoon. I also asked his permission to audio record, so I used an iphone to record the interview.
When the interview time came, I was all prepared with two copies of my interview questions, booked the study room; couple bottle waters something I learned from my previous interviews, charge my phone fully because I was going to use it as a recorder, and pen and paper. I wanted to make sure that it was going to be most convenient.
The person to whom I interviewed was Seunghwan. He is from South Korea, the capital city Seoul. He came to the United States in 2007. He is 25 years old; currently he is a junior student and majoring finance. His interests are golf, and cars. During the interview, he gave me good information, the interview went smoothly; There was a part in the interview that did move me was in the US is the golf courses are cheap. Which I never thought it would be cheaper than Asian countries.
Information about South Korea
South Korea is located in East Asia, on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. There is China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul.
Government, “South Korea's government is divided into three branches: executive, judicial, and legislative.” [1]
History: Korea was founded in 2333 BCE by Dangun. On Jun.25th 1950, North Korea tried to unify the country by military force which lead to the Korean War, and it was ended in 1953.
Foreign relationship: Historically, Korea used to have relatively close relations with the Republic of China. “Before the formation of South Korea, Korean independence fighters worked with Chinese soldiers during the Japanese occupation.” [2]
Geography and Climate: South Korea locates in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It has a humid continental climate and a humid subtropical climate, and is affected by the East Asian monsoon
Economy: “South Korea had the world's second-fastest growing economy from 1960 to 1990.”[3] Korea's development during this time was called the Miracle on the Han River, and South Korea was also one of the Four Asian Tigers. “South Korea has a high-tech infrastructure, with the world's highest broadband internet access per capita, and the fastest average Internet connections.” [4]
Religion: Less than half of South Koreans have no religious beliefs. Those who do are mostly Christian or Buddhist. Other religions include Islam and various new religious movements such as Jeungism, Daesunism, Cheondoism and Wonbuddhism.
Culture: Besides domestic consumption, South Korean like televised drama, films, and popular music, also generates significant exports to various parts of the world. This phenomenon, often called "Hallyu" or the "Korean Wave", has influenced many countries in Asia and other parts of the world.
Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, noodles, tofu, vegetables, fish and meats. Traditional Korean meals usually include side dishes, banchan (반찬), which accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. Every meal is accompanied by numerous banchan. Kimchi, a fermented, usually spicy vegetable dish is also commonly served at every meal and is one of the best known Korean dishes.
Interview: Galkhuu – G, Seunghwan - S
G: Thank you for willing to spend your time for this interview. And I really appreciate it. Alright, where are you from?
S: I am from Seoul, South Korea
G: How long have you been in the US?
S: I came to the U.S in end of August, 2007
G: Can you tell me about your background?
S: I am from Seoul; I am only child in my family. I studied in Korean university before I transferred to the U.S.
G: What make to decide to come to America to study?
S: Honestly, I was not doing well in my university. I am have been hanging out with my friends a lot and not concerning my studies. Then one day, my parents found out that I wasn’t doing good in my school, they decided to send me to overseas to be independent. So here I am.
G: wow, that’s such a different approach, if I don’t do good in here, my parents would not pay my tuition and probably take me home. Anyways, so how are you doing in your academic career?
S: I am doing good. I now realized the mistakes I have been making and wasted a lot of time in back home.
G: How do you like it here?
S: I like it here, small town with peaceful environment. But sometimes, I want to transfer to somewhere warm though. It gets very cold in the winter here.
G: yeah, that’s true it gets quite cold. But who referred to do study in St.Cloud State University?
S: My mother’s friend is a business department professor in St.Cloud State University. So she referred my mother to send me over here. So she could report to my mother about my processes.
G: I see, that’s interesting. so when you came to the St.Cloud, were able to follow the classes rhythm?
S: No, when I send my application to the St.Cloud State University I didn’t have sufficient TOEFL score, so my first semester I had to take ESL classes.
G: ESL classes means like reading, listening, speaking classes?
S: Yep. I had to take those classes but I liked those classes. It was easy for me and I had so much time to make friends.
G: So when did you started learning English?
S: I started learning English when I was in high school and when I was in the army, I was with American soldiers so this helped me to practice my English.
G: Oh yeah, I have a question regarding for the army. I heard that every Korean men have to go to army is that right?
S: yes, every Korean men have to go to army but there are some exception like disability person
But basically, whether you are famous or rich or poor have to go to army.
G: Now, I want to ask your opinion about the studying in the foreign country?
Like studying in course with second language?
S: Sometimes it’s very hard to study in second language. Sometimes I can’t even express myself or don’t even understand. Sometimes, it is very frustrating but mostly it’s okay.
G: How often do you feel homesick?
S: I don’t get homesick much because I go home every semester break. And for the summer I stay at home. I don’t take any summer classes. It’s not an issue for me.
G: Thanks for your time to interview you. I appreciate your willingness and your effort.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Second Interview
Well, I prepared everything just like my first interview. I talked to a Korean guy whom I know by his face. He often comes to WOW wings; one of the food concepts in the basement of Atwood also the place I work. I approached him when he came to WOW. I told him that I need to interview international student for my English class assignment. He told me he would help me out if we schedule to meet. So we exchange phone numbers to set a time to do the interview. However, when scheduled time came, he called me with sore throat with sincere apology. He caught a cold, and he could not do the interview for me. So I had to look for somebody else for my interview and I met a student whom I knew him a little bit. When I was volunteering the “Malaysian night” I got to know him a little bit. Once I saw him walking in the Atwood, I approached with friendly smile. I asked him if he could help me with the interview. Since he was from Malaysia I did not have to do anymore research because my first interviewee was from Malaysia. Therefore, we were going to do the interview right away. So we went upstairs of the Atwood Center to find quiet place to conduct the interview. Once we found the place, we just started getting to know each other. After a while, I gave him my interview questions so that he would know what is I am about to ask. Also I gave him some time to think about it too. The conversation went back and forth about my culture and Malaysian culture. I enjoyed the interview as much as the first interview.
Ian Tay’s Biographical Abstract
Ian Tay is 22 years old and has been in the US about 2 years. He grew up in Penang and lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia’s capital. He has a sibling who is still in Malaysia but planning to come to the United States to study. He came to St. Cloud State University because he wanted to pursue higher education; He is majoring in Accounting and is hoping to bring his degree home to develop his family business.
The interview
Galkhuu: What is your name? And how old are you?
Ian: I am Ian Tay, and I am 22.
Galkhuu: Where did you grow up? What is your native language?
Ian: I grew up an island Penang in Malaysia, and my native language is Malay but my mother tongue is Cantonese, one of Chinese dialect.
Galkhuu: So how many languages do you speak?
Ian: Well, I speak 5 languages. Three of them are different dialects of Chinese; Cantonese, Hakka, and mandarin. Plus, English and Malay.
Galkhuu: What kind of games did you play when you were growing up? What did you do for fun?
Ian: when I can growing up I played street soccer, it is like soccer but we don’t play in the soccer field. Instead we play in about size of small gym area, like parking a lot or tennis court.
Galkhuu: What is the main food staple in Malaysia? What types of food did you eat most commonly when you were a kid?
Ian: You know because of Malaysia is very diverse country I had so many different foods to eat. But I am Malaysian- Chinese so I usually eat Chinese dishes. Like in the morning I eat rice porridge, in the evening whole family members sit behind the dining table and eat Chinese dishes.
Galkhuu: What was school like in Malaysia?
Ian: School system is a little bit different from the U.S., you know here, as students go to different classrooms right but in Malaysia teachers would go to different class rooms. But, in the college, universities are like the U.S students travel between classrooms. The grading is very different, in the US is more like participation and exercise would get more grades but in Malaysia is the final exams worth more points than the practices or attendance.
Galkhuu: When did you learn English?
Ian: I started learn English when I joined the kinder garden. But at home, my family used some English too.
Galkhuu: How long have you been in the US?
Ian: I have been in the U.S. for about 2 years now. I think it
Galkhuu: Do you miss Malaysia and your family?
Ian: Sometimes, I miss my family and my friends, but I don’t miss Malaysia much sometimes I miss Malaysia when here is too cold.
Galkhuu: Why did you decide to come to the US?
Ian: I decided to study in overseas since I was 16 but my parents would not allow to study abroad because I was too young to be independently on my own. I wanted to go to Australia but somehow come to the States.
Galkhuu: Did you have any problems coming to the US?
Ian: I didn’t have much problems coming to the States but I was kind of nervous to get interview to get visa.
Galkhuu: Did you feel any culture shock when you came to the US?
Ian: Yeah, I felt very strange at first, many Malaysia students were here in St.Cloud but I really missed my family and friends in the first few months. This was the first time I left home for long time. In the first time, when I came here It was very cold. My hands and lips were getting very dry and cracking everywhere. I never forget that part because it was the first time for to get really dry.
Galkhuu: If you don’t mind what’s your religion?
Ian: I am Buddhist. My family is Buddhist family. We go to temple once a week.
Galkhuu: Did you ever have a job in Malaysia and if you did, what was your job?
Ian: I helped in my dad’s business, I did pretty much everything. Sometimes help him to type letters to his clients, sometimes I help him to count stocks and even mop the floor too.
Galkhuu: How do you feel about the current political system in Malaysia?
Ian: I really don’t like the current political system in Malaysia. Chinese and Indian Malaysian are still been discriminated. However, I am not so much of political person but I feel if any Chinese become the political members Malaysia would have been same as Singapore.
Ian Tay’s Biographical Abstract
Ian Tay is 22 years old and has been in the US about 2 years. He grew up in Penang and lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia’s capital. He has a sibling who is still in Malaysia but planning to come to the United States to study. He came to St. Cloud State University because he wanted to pursue higher education; He is majoring in Accounting and is hoping to bring his degree home to develop his family business.
The interview
Galkhuu: What is your name? And how old are you?
Ian: I am Ian Tay, and I am 22.
Galkhuu: Where did you grow up? What is your native language?
Ian: I grew up an island Penang in Malaysia, and my native language is Malay but my mother tongue is Cantonese, one of Chinese dialect.
Galkhuu: So how many languages do you speak?
Ian: Well, I speak 5 languages. Three of them are different dialects of Chinese; Cantonese, Hakka, and mandarin. Plus, English and Malay.
Galkhuu: What kind of games did you play when you were growing up? What did you do for fun?
Ian: when I can growing up I played street soccer, it is like soccer but we don’t play in the soccer field. Instead we play in about size of small gym area, like parking a lot or tennis court.
Galkhuu: What is the main food staple in Malaysia? What types of food did you eat most commonly when you were a kid?
Ian: You know because of Malaysia is very diverse country I had so many different foods to eat. But I am Malaysian- Chinese so I usually eat Chinese dishes. Like in the morning I eat rice porridge, in the evening whole family members sit behind the dining table and eat Chinese dishes.
Galkhuu: What was school like in Malaysia?
Ian: School system is a little bit different from the U.S., you know here, as students go to different classrooms right but in Malaysia teachers would go to different class rooms. But, in the college, universities are like the U.S students travel between classrooms. The grading is very different, in the US is more like participation and exercise would get more grades but in Malaysia is the final exams worth more points than the practices or attendance.
Galkhuu: When did you learn English?
Ian: I started learn English when I joined the kinder garden. But at home, my family used some English too.
Galkhuu: How long have you been in the US?
Ian: I have been in the U.S. for about 2 years now. I think it
Galkhuu: Do you miss Malaysia and your family?
Ian: Sometimes, I miss my family and my friends, but I don’t miss Malaysia much sometimes I miss Malaysia when here is too cold.
Galkhuu: Why did you decide to come to the US?
Ian: I decided to study in overseas since I was 16 but my parents would not allow to study abroad because I was too young to be independently on my own. I wanted to go to Australia but somehow come to the States.
Galkhuu: Did you have any problems coming to the US?
Ian: I didn’t have much problems coming to the States but I was kind of nervous to get interview to get visa.
Galkhuu: Did you feel any culture shock when you came to the US?
Ian: Yeah, I felt very strange at first, many Malaysia students were here in St.Cloud but I really missed my family and friends in the first few months. This was the first time I left home for long time. In the first time, when I came here It was very cold. My hands and lips were getting very dry and cracking everywhere. I never forget that part because it was the first time for to get really dry.
Galkhuu: If you don’t mind what’s your religion?
Ian: I am Buddhist. My family is Buddhist family. We go to temple once a week.
Galkhuu: Did you ever have a job in Malaysia and if you did, what was your job?
Ian: I helped in my dad’s business, I did pretty much everything. Sometimes help him to type letters to his clients, sometimes I help him to count stocks and even mop the floor too.
Galkhuu: How do you feel about the current political system in Malaysia?
Ian: I really don’t like the current political system in Malaysia. Chinese and Indian Malaysian are still been discriminated. However, I am not so much of political person but I feel if any Chinese become the political members Malaysia would have been same as Singapore.
Interview 1
In preparation for the interview that I had conducted with Chen Fong, who is from Malaysia, I gathered some information about Malaysia, had created a list of questions that I gave him prior to the interview, that way Chen would be able to look over the questions. The objectives that I have with the interview are; I want to learn the culture, his experience as a student in the United States, and some general questions. Also I wanted to develop my oral skills because it was the first time I did an interview with someone I do not really know. When the interview time comes, we decided to have the interview take place at the Miller Center, one of the study rooms, because library is the most comfortable and quiet. Since he lives a couple blocks away from library. The interview took place on October 23, 2009 at 1p.m in the afternoon. I also asked his permission to audio record, so I used an iphone to record the interview.
When the interview time came, I was all prepared with two copies of my interview questions, booked the study room, charge my phone fully because I was going to use it as a recorder, and pen and paper. I wanted to make sure that it was going to be most convenient for Chen; after all, he is taking his time out for me.
The person to whom I interviewed was Ming Chun. He is from Malaysia, the east- Malaysia, and a town called Sarawak. He came to the United States in 2004. He is 26 years old; currently he is a senior student and majoring electronic engineering. His interests are fishing, watching Korean, and Taiwanese dramas. The interview process for me was not easy, because I was nervous even though Chun spoke excellent English. During the interview, he gave me good information, but I do wish I could have gotten more. The interview went smoothly; there really was not any awkward silence. There was a part in the interview that did move me, and that was when I asked the question, what are you going to do after your graduation. He said, he would find a job in the United States and work for few years in order to save up some money and go home because he spent quite amount of money to just to study in the United States. In Malaysia, he says it is harder to save money even if you are working. Thus, this concludes with how the “brain drain” plays in a role. I think if he goes home, he could make some changes in his country.
. Here is the interview:
Galkhuu: Thank you for willing to spend your time for this interview. And I really appreciate it. Alright, where are you from?
Chun: I am from Malaysia.
Galkhuu: Which part of Malaysia are you from?
Chun: I am from East – Malaysia, I was born and grew up Sarawak, Malaysia.
Galkhuu: How long have you been in the US?
Chun: I came to the U.S in August, 2004
Galkhuu: Could you tell me about your background a little bit more?
Chun: Sure. I am from Malaysia, from Malaysian – Chinese family and I have two siblings. Actually, my younger sister is in the U.S. too. I am the only son in my family.
Galkhuu: So you speak Chinese right? And any other language do you speak?
Chun: yeah sure, I speak Chinese because my grandparents originally from China and I mostly speak Chinese with my family and friends. Also, I speak Malay because I attended public school. And I speak MANGLISH (Malaysian-Chinese) it’s basically English but it is more like broken English.
Galkhuu: Wow, you speak three languages? I am amazed with that because I only speak two languages; Mongolian and English. I don’t think I speak fluent in either one. Anyways, when did you start learn English?
Chun: Well, I think started learn English is from the kinder garden but we speak like Chinese mixed English at home, even with my friends before I joined the kinder garden.
Galkhuu: So I guess you didn’t have much language problems when you decided to study in the United States?
Chun: No, no, I wasn’t even feeling confident about my English because I wasn’t the best speaker in my high school. I used to speak broken English just like everybody else in my high school. I was even thinking to take English as a second language classes but when I applied to St.Cloud State, they accepted me as a freshman.
Galkhuu: just out of curiosity, why did you choose St.Cloud State University over like 3000 thousand universities and colleges in the United States?
Chun: I chose St.Cloud because my aunt graduate from St.Cloud a long time ago and she suggested me to study in St.Cloud. Because of numerous reasons. First of all, she suggested that St.Cloud tuition fee is afford because St.Cloud offers partial scholarships to international students. Secondly, after she graduated, she lives and works in St.Paul. since it was first time I stay away from my parents. So she could visit me once a while. Thirdly, my high school classmate was going to study in St.Cloud too. Another reason was I never see snow before so I want to stay a place with four seasons. Unlike Malaysia, have only two seasons, hot and rainy.
Galkhuu: Yeah, you know, I also transferred here because of the affordable tuition fee. So how do you like St.Cloud?
Chun: I stayed here quite long time. So I got used to it. I mean the weather. I like the snow but I still don’t like the cold. It gets really cold in here. Rather than that, I like it here. Small but a nice town with lots of students
Galkhuu: Yeah that’s true. So I just wanted to ask you about the problems you would faces time to time?
Chun: Well, from time to time I faced problems. One of the bigger problems I faced recently was I had to remove my wisdom tooth which cost me so much money to remove only a wisdom tooth. Anyway, I had to remove it because it was so painful. So the student insurance we pay every year like almost $1000 dollars did not cover it. And the money had to come out of my pocket. It was unexpected expenses. Also, every semester books are getting expensive. Financially, it is getting hard for and my family to pay the tuition and living expenses for my sister and me.
Galkhuu: yeah, I totally agree with you. The expenses and health issues are hard. Moreover, we as international students required to take health insurance from only school is a kind of suck right. I wish we could choose the insurance company that we want to insured with.
Chun: Yeah, maybe I could find better insurance company with same amount to pay.
Galkhuu: Well, let’s talk about something else. What are the differences between the lifestyle in the United States versus Malaysia?
Chun: Oh, yeah there is obviously the living style. In Malaysia, I would probably stay with my parents until I get married but in the U.S. is you can leave your home once you graduate from high school. My country is more like family oriented but the U.S. is more individual life style.
Galkhuu: I guess my country is also very family-oriented too. So which lifestyle do prefer?
Chun: I don’t know, sometimes I feel like the U.S. lifestyle is very suitable for me, but other times I like family-oriented. But now, I don’t think I could be able stay with my parents anymore because I have been living in the U.S. for 5 years by myself.
Galkhuu: alright, thanks again for your time and your effort. I really appreciate it.
When the interview time came, I was all prepared with two copies of my interview questions, booked the study room, charge my phone fully because I was going to use it as a recorder, and pen and paper. I wanted to make sure that it was going to be most convenient for Chen; after all, he is taking his time out for me.
The person to whom I interviewed was Ming Chun. He is from Malaysia, the east- Malaysia, and a town called Sarawak. He came to the United States in 2004. He is 26 years old; currently he is a senior student and majoring electronic engineering. His interests are fishing, watching Korean, and Taiwanese dramas. The interview process for me was not easy, because I was nervous even though Chun spoke excellent English. During the interview, he gave me good information, but I do wish I could have gotten more. The interview went smoothly; there really was not any awkward silence. There was a part in the interview that did move me, and that was when I asked the question, what are you going to do after your graduation. He said, he would find a job in the United States and work for few years in order to save up some money and go home because he spent quite amount of money to just to study in the United States. In Malaysia, he says it is harder to save money even if you are working. Thus, this concludes with how the “brain drain” plays in a role. I think if he goes home, he could make some changes in his country.
. Here is the interview:
Galkhuu: Thank you for willing to spend your time for this interview. And I really appreciate it. Alright, where are you from?
Chun: I am from Malaysia.
Galkhuu: Which part of Malaysia are you from?
Chun: I am from East – Malaysia, I was born and grew up Sarawak, Malaysia.
Galkhuu: How long have you been in the US?
Chun: I came to the U.S in August, 2004
Galkhuu: Could you tell me about your background a little bit more?
Chun: Sure. I am from Malaysia, from Malaysian – Chinese family and I have two siblings. Actually, my younger sister is in the U.S. too. I am the only son in my family.
Galkhuu: So you speak Chinese right? And any other language do you speak?
Chun: yeah sure, I speak Chinese because my grandparents originally from China and I mostly speak Chinese with my family and friends. Also, I speak Malay because I attended public school. And I speak MANGLISH (Malaysian-Chinese) it’s basically English but it is more like broken English.
Galkhuu: Wow, you speak three languages? I am amazed with that because I only speak two languages; Mongolian and English. I don’t think I speak fluent in either one. Anyways, when did you start learn English?
Chun: Well, I think started learn English is from the kinder garden but we speak like Chinese mixed English at home, even with my friends before I joined the kinder garden.
Galkhuu: So I guess you didn’t have much language problems when you decided to study in the United States?
Chun: No, no, I wasn’t even feeling confident about my English because I wasn’t the best speaker in my high school. I used to speak broken English just like everybody else in my high school. I was even thinking to take English as a second language classes but when I applied to St.Cloud State, they accepted me as a freshman.
Galkhuu: just out of curiosity, why did you choose St.Cloud State University over like 3000 thousand universities and colleges in the United States?
Chun: I chose St.Cloud because my aunt graduate from St.Cloud a long time ago and she suggested me to study in St.Cloud. Because of numerous reasons. First of all, she suggested that St.Cloud tuition fee is afford because St.Cloud offers partial scholarships to international students. Secondly, after she graduated, she lives and works in St.Paul. since it was first time I stay away from my parents. So she could visit me once a while. Thirdly, my high school classmate was going to study in St.Cloud too. Another reason was I never see snow before so I want to stay a place with four seasons. Unlike Malaysia, have only two seasons, hot and rainy.
Galkhuu: Yeah, you know, I also transferred here because of the affordable tuition fee. So how do you like St.Cloud?
Chun: I stayed here quite long time. So I got used to it. I mean the weather. I like the snow but I still don’t like the cold. It gets really cold in here. Rather than that, I like it here. Small but a nice town with lots of students
Galkhuu: Yeah that’s true. So I just wanted to ask you about the problems you would faces time to time?
Chun: Well, from time to time I faced problems. One of the bigger problems I faced recently was I had to remove my wisdom tooth which cost me so much money to remove only a wisdom tooth. Anyway, I had to remove it because it was so painful. So the student insurance we pay every year like almost $1000 dollars did not cover it. And the money had to come out of my pocket. It was unexpected expenses. Also, every semester books are getting expensive. Financially, it is getting hard for and my family to pay the tuition and living expenses for my sister and me.
Galkhuu: yeah, I totally agree with you. The expenses and health issues are hard. Moreover, we as international students required to take health insurance from only school is a kind of suck right. I wish we could choose the insurance company that we want to insured with.
Chun: Yeah, maybe I could find better insurance company with same amount to pay.
Galkhuu: Well, let’s talk about something else. What are the differences between the lifestyle in the United States versus Malaysia?
Chun: Oh, yeah there is obviously the living style. In Malaysia, I would probably stay with my parents until I get married but in the U.S. is you can leave your home once you graduate from high school. My country is more like family oriented but the U.S. is more individual life style.
Galkhuu: I guess my country is also very family-oriented too. So which lifestyle do prefer?
Chun: I don’t know, sometimes I feel like the U.S. lifestyle is very suitable for me, but other times I like family-oriented. But now, I don’t think I could be able stay with my parents anymore because I have been living in the U.S. for 5 years by myself.
Galkhuu: alright, thanks again for your time and your effort. I really appreciate it.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Food Around The World
Food Around The World
-Background information
-What is the meaning of food?
-Food nourishes and takes care of our hunger.
- It has many meanings across the world
-Holidays and Festivals
-Germany- Oktoberfest- Beer and bratwurst
-US – Thanksgiving- Turkey
- China- Chinese New Year- dumplings and mandarin oranges
-Mexico- Christmas- Tamales and sweet fritters
- Traditions of Daily life
- Nepal- Eat rice in 2 meals everyday
-China- Eat rice
Beliefs and Food-
- Fasting- Ramadan, Catholics Lent, No meat Fridays
- Hinduism- no cow products – cow is sacred
- Muslims- no pork
-How to eat food
China- Chopsticks
-Nepal- hands
-US- Forks
-Africa- Big bowl
- Social gathering – we revolve around food
- Food brings people together
- Family affair
- Potlucks, barbeques
- Birthday cake
- Grocery shopping – people do different amounts
- Daily – fresh food, fruits, veggies
- Weekly non- perishable
- Not limited to what is just iun your country – you can get it from across the world – shipping
- Going out to eat
- Ethnic good – specialty restaurants
- Chinese take out
- Food spreading across the globe
- Sushi – Japanese food – now spreading to the US + European countries
- Conclusion
- Food revolves around us, we revolve around food. Never ending cycle. We depend on it for nourishing, socializing, and traditions.
-Background information
-What is the meaning of food?
-Food nourishes and takes care of our hunger.
- It has many meanings across the world
-Holidays and Festivals
-Germany- Oktoberfest- Beer and bratwurst
-US – Thanksgiving- Turkey
- China- Chinese New Year- dumplings and mandarin oranges
-Mexico- Christmas- Tamales and sweet fritters
- Traditions of Daily life
- Nepal- Eat rice in 2 meals everyday
-China- Eat rice
Beliefs and Food-
- Fasting- Ramadan, Catholics Lent, No meat Fridays
- Hinduism- no cow products – cow is sacred
- Muslims- no pork
-How to eat food
China- Chopsticks
-Nepal- hands
-US- Forks
-Africa- Big bowl
- Social gathering – we revolve around food
- Food brings people together
- Family affair
- Potlucks, barbeques
- Birthday cake
- Grocery shopping – people do different amounts
- Daily – fresh food, fruits, veggies
- Weekly non- perishable
- Not limited to what is just iun your country – you can get it from across the world – shipping
- Going out to eat
- Ethnic good – specialty restaurants
- Chinese take out
- Food spreading across the globe
- Sushi – Japanese food – now spreading to the US + European countries
- Conclusion
- Food revolves around us, we revolve around food. Never ending cycle. We depend on it for nourishing, socializing, and traditions.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Outline
Introduction: How different countries practice different cultures
What is culture how is it expressed (food, clothing, literature, music, dance courtship, community lifestyle)
Body 1 About Mongolian culture
- History
- Language
- Education systems
Body 2 About US Culture
- History
- Language
- Educations
Body 3 Comparing two cultures
- How different
- How similar
- Which is better for the community
Conclusion
What is culture how is it expressed (food, clothing, literature, music, dance courtship, community lifestyle)
Body 1 About Mongolian culture
- History
- Language
- Education systems
Body 2 About US Culture
- History
- Language
- Educations
Body 3 Comparing two cultures
- How different
- How similar
- Which is better for the community
Conclusion
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Preliminary report on Malaysia
Malaysia is geographically located in Southeast Asia. Malaysia became independent country from Great Britain in 1957 and consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories. According to www.cia.gov website; Malaysia's population is 25,715,819 (July 2009). However, there are many different ethnic people.
• Malay 50.4%
•Chinese 23.7%
•Indigenous 11%
•Indian 7.1%
•Others 7.8%
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
The largest city in Malaysia with 1.6 million people. (www.cia.gov)
Religions
• Islam
•Buddhism
•Taoism
•Christian
•Hindu
Culture
• Malay 50.4%
•Chinese 23.7%
•Indigenous 11%
•Indian 7.1%
•Others 7.8%
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
The largest city in Malaysia with 1.6 million people. (www.cia.gov)
Religions
• Islam
•Buddhism
•Taoism
•Christian
•Hindu
Culture
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Good ideas
- Dress up
- Find suitable time and place (public place)
- Find three interviewees and set a time
- Prepare everything that I need during the interview
- Go to write place and revise the transcribe before and after interview
Galkhuu
- Find suitable time and place (public place)
- Find three interviewees and set a time
- Prepare everything that I need during the interview
- Go to write place and revise the transcribe before and after interview
Galkhuu
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