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Carbon
Joined: 28 Jan 2011
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 Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: |
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| jaj wrote: |
Hey Carbon, calling names isn't necessary. You're being scarily hostile but I read your paper anyway.
There's a reference to Japanese being diluted and polluted by English that points to the natural fears historical speakers of a language have about the future of their tongue -- yes, I believe the Japanese own Japanese even if "dilution" and "pollution" sound like something from Mein Kampf and don't capture the spirit with which I agree.
The funny thing is, the name of this thread is "Embracing Konglish." It could easily be the name of the paper you attached.
Anyway, I'm done here, fine people. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. |
I didn't call you anything and I am not even slightly hostile. I would see this thread as helpful; you began this thread with this:
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| Many of my students argue with my corrections or question them if they don't resemble the corresponding Konglish word or expression they use. Some insist on defending the way they speak to an extent that makes me wonder what they want from me. |
This exchange can be a step towards perhaps providing them with a more insightful analysis of the errors they are producing, which could lead to offering more concrete and effective solutions.
As for the paper I linked; it isn't mine and I think you may have the wrong idea about what you paraphrased. I don't think protection equals ownership and I happen to agree; Korean is morphing into something that even I don't much care for, what with so many loan words being adopted indiscriminately. Koreans should have a bit more of a protective attitude towards the language they claim to be so proud of, but that is another topic altogether...or two.
I also think a reference to a Nazi paper is just hyperbole and while perhaps adding some sensationalist flair, only undermines your interpretation.
Anyhow, it has been an interesting exchange and come on mate...you must have enough of a sense of humor to see some of the fun in here.
Bravo our lifes.
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zoeksk
Joined: 21 Jan 2012
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:34 am Post subject: |
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I think my name might be Konglish, every Korean I have spoken to calls me 'Jo' I have tried to correct them but they though I was saying that 'Jo' wasnt in and so offered to call back later :S
Its not just Koreans though, when I was in America someone asked my why I spelt my name wrong- didnt I know it was spelt Z- O- W- I- E- Y? Even in England people see my name doesnt have a 'y' and assume its 'Zo' instead of 'Zoe'
To be honest I prefer Jo to Zowiey. |
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