Monday, November 26, 2007

Superstitions Homework

We talked about many superstitions in many countries, but do you think it is important to talk about them? Why?
Is communication affected by superstitions?
Do you believe in Japanese superstitions? If so, what superstitions, what do they mean and why do you do,use, or believe in them?

Next class is weddings, presentations by Philippines and Mongolia.

The Final Complete List

After much juggling and editing, here is the complete blog list!
Keep the comments coming and check them for lively discussions!
http://rolftheta.blogspot.com
http://sal7021lcaramel.blogspot.com/
http://runenight1986.blogspot.com/
http://loveccc.blogspot.com/
http://enjoystudying.blogspot.com
http://rinhan.blogspot.com/
http://thetwinkleofthestars.blogspot.com
http://hudepako.blogspot.com
http://carrie04green.blogspot.com
http://wwwrailstar.blogspot.com
http://crossculturecommunication.blogspot.com
http://ronrunron.blogspot.com
http://newbettle1107-mari.blogspot.com
http://bearscare57.blogspot.com
http://yoppy-days.blogspot.com
http://kotokotone.blogspot.com/
http://hatokichichan.blogspot.com
http://seaman-lovedancing.blogspot.com/
http://miffy-blackcat.blogspot.com/
http://moon-troupe.blogspot.com
http://chocolatechocomint.blogspot.com
http://coffeebreak87.blogspot.com/.
http://yummy-crossculturecommnication.blogspot.com/
http://krip-cultureofkrip-krip.blogspot.com/
http://mt062076.blogspot.com/
http://tensinhan.blogspot.com
http://rn062053.blogspot.com/
http://naa-log-blog.blogspot.com
http://king-log-blog.blogspot.com/
http://coffeebreak87.blogspot.com/ 
http://humming-lalalalala.blogspot.com
http://bright-dark.blogspot.com/
http://sunny-side-up-egg.blogspot.com/
http://happycccghost.blogspot.com
URL:http://pastel-blog.blogspot.com/
http://boone-shannon.blogspot.com/
http://chirorikuume.blogspot.com/
http://happyccc.blogspot.com
http://nyaa-nyaa-nyaa-nyaa.blogspot.com/
http://haveagoodday0910.blogspot.com/
http://tulalup.blogspot.com
http://pineappleapple.blogspot.com
http://guchiworld.blogspot.com

Monday, November 19, 2007

Homework #4

Today we talked about time in different societies and the English words associated with them. For homework, answer the following question:

The English language has many proverbs and sayings about time.
1. Time is money.
2.A stitch in time saves nine.
3.There's no time like the present.
4. Fashionable late.

Please explain what you think are the meanings of each of the 4 expressions.

New Blogs to check out!

Here are some new blog addresses to check out when you make your comments
http://coffeebreak87.blogspot.com/
http://rn062053.blogspot.com/
http://guchiworld.blogspot.com/
http://loveccc.blogspot.com/
http://pineappleapple.blogspot.com/
http://rn062053.blogspot.com/
http://railstar.blogspot.com/


Don't forget to leave a comment on Rolf's blog
http://rolftheta.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 12, 2007

Blog Homework deadline

Due to the school festival and, when checking the blogs, lack of homework done, I will extend the deadline to November 18th (Thursday). Please, please finish all of your homework and post it on the blog. I want to start grading them since there are almost 50 of you!

Also, Hiroyo and Aya please see me after class together.
Mari N., Motoe, Yuki K. Hiromi Y., Yuko Y. Miki T. and Megumi A. See me too!

Additional blogs

The following blogs are to be added to the original list:
http://as062067.blogspot.com/
http://happycccghost.blogspot.com/
http://chocolatechocomint.blogspot.com/
http://rinhan.blogspot.com/
http://hudepako.blogspot.com/
http://hju-ym1109.blogspot.com

Don't forget to comment on their blogs too!

Sunday, November 04, 2007

No Blog addresses

The following students have not given me their blog addresses;
062059
062053
042023
062085
032115
012001

The following students have to change their names on their blogs to reflect NOT their real name! Please change it to a pen name!
062080
062051
062076
042025
062062

Thanks!
S. Meiki

Class Blogs Fall 2007

Here is the list of class blogs. Next class is the reflections class where blogs are checked. Your homework this week is to comment on 5 blog postings. You must agree or disagree with a posting and give evidence as to why you feel this way. 4-5 sentences is sufficient. If you notice a comment on your blog, please respond to the person's comments. Please let me know, by next class, which blogs you commented on. Good Luck!

Blog Address
http://sal7021lcaramel.blogspot.com/
http://runenight1986.blogspot.com/
http://uddyhiromi.blogspot.com
http://enjoystudying.blogspot.com
http://thetwinkleofthestars.blogspot.com
http://carrie04green.blogspot.com
http://crossculturecommunication.blogspot.com
http://ronrunron.blogspot.com
http://newbettle1107.blogspot.com
http://bearscare57.blogspot.com
http://yoppy-days.blogspot.com
http://kotokotone.blogspot.com/
http://hatokichichan.blogspot.com
http://seaman-lovedancing.blogspot.com/
http://miffy-blackcat.blogspot.com/
http://moon-troupe.blogspot.com
http://yummy-crossculturecommnication.blogspot.com/
http://krip-cultureofkrip-krip.blogspot.com/
http://mt062076.blogspot.com/
http://tensinhan.blogspot.com/
http://naa-log-blog.blogspot.com
http://michi-log-blog.blogspot.com
http://as062067.blogspot.com
http://humming-lalalalala.blogspot.com
http://bright-dark.blogspot.com/
http://sunny-side-up-egg.blogspot.com/
http://happyccghost.blogspot.com
URL:http://pastel-blog.blogspot.com/
http://boone-shannon.blogspot.com/
http://chirorikuume.blogspot.com/
http://happyccc.blogspot.com
http://nyaa-nyaa-nyaa-nyaa.blogspot.com/
http://haveagoodday0910.blogspot.com/
http://tulalup.blogspot.com

There are still 10 people that have not reported their blog address to me. If you do not do this by next class you will fail!!