WorksheetsWeek 1 Intro to Conlang
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 22mins
Conlang is short for:
(a)
From memory (without referring to your notes/ppt), what did you learn from today's class?
What is the meaning behind this aussie expression: chuck a sickie
skip work by calling it sick when you're not
throw dirty clothes around your home
get rid of something disgusting
puke, vomit and make a mess on the floor
Watch the 4 videos (on ppt slide 9), compare them, and say:
1\ which video did you enjoy watching the most, why?
2\ which video introduces the conlang to you the best, why?
What are the differences between a conlang and a natlang (natural language)?
Conlangs are often designed with specific purposes or simplicity in mind, while natlangs can be more complex and irregular due to historical evolution.
A natlang typically has no grammar rules, whereas a conlang follows strict linguistic rules, making natlangs harder to master.
A natlang has no clear point of creation, as it develops gradually through usage and historical changes, while a conlang has a definite creator.
Conlangs are used by limited groups or have never been used at all, while natlangs are/were used by a speech community.
Using this link:
https://soundcomparisons.com/#/en/Romance/map/twenty/Lgs_Sln
Find one way to say your lucky/favourite number in two different countries/languages.
Are they similar or different?
What else have you observed?
If you haven't already, give Duolingo a try, take a look at Klingon & Esperanto.
Do you think this platform/software/app does a good job at teaching a conlang?
How about a modern language?
After session 4, you’ll report on a conlang of your choice
(This will be your mid-term assessment).
For now, do a quick search online, pick a conlang that interests you, and let me know what you've chosen.
Don’t worry, you can always change it later if you change your mind!
Almost there!
Before I let you go, please use this space to leave a message to your instructor. This can help us gauge your mastery of the content covered and make necessary adjustments for your future sessions.
Your message can be:
1\ a question
2\ a suggestion
3\ a request
4\a comment
