One day I was in Atkins Library reading an assignment called "Stuarts Hall's Representation" for my english class. I was really into it while reading it because Hall expanded and constructed the definition of culture in so many different ways. He included the principles of culture, and one principle that I found very remarkable was LANGUAGE.
I use to think of language as communication owned by certain backgrounds. According to Hall, language is more than a communication line, it's a representational system. To put that in my own words, language is any kind of relationship anybody can have with another. That includes art, music, emotion, work, skills, or even vision. The connection people have with another is a language. Language can be shared through so many possibilities.
For example, taking the class "Intro to Engineering" has really been a lot of work. What kills me the most is the things we talk about in that class. I sometimes don't get what my professor is saying when he talks about water fluid systems underground and its propulsion. So what can I do about that? I start to study more on civil engineering online to see what my professor was talking about. I also talked to my professor in his office about how can I really get my mindset into this class. I had to search beyond my imagination. Incorporation was the key. I had to talk the language of engineering, something I have never done.
It took me a while to digest the introduction of Stuarts Hall's Representation passage. My eyes were getting tired. My head was not into it, but after reading it about three times, I finally got it. I finally got it because I found ways to relate to it.
*Language is a tool for us to communicate, but the best way we can communicate is if we know our own identity.
Here is a Wordle I did on the Intro of "Stuarts Hall's Representation."
It's interesting that you were able to pick up on the idea of language as a representation system, and how language can be a variety of different things! Also, I liked all of the pictures that you used!
ReplyDeleteThat's great how the reading relates to your life. It seems like language has helped you understand people, culture, and even school.
ReplyDeleteThe word language to me is another word for communication. Language is just a way two or more people communicate with each other whether it be dialogue, writing, or even music.
ReplyDeleteI think we all need to incorporate a little bit more in our lives for things like school, I've been searching for the answer on how do I do better in my calc 2 class and you just gave me the answer.
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