{"id":201,"date":"2012-04-10T03:10:34","date_gmt":"2012-04-10T03:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nd.edu\/sla2012\/?page_id=201"},"modified":"2012-10-01T13:41:34","modified_gmt":"2012-10-01T13:41:34","slug":"melchiorri-brendan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/sla2012\/taiwan\/melchiorri-brendan\/","title":{"rendered":"Melchiorri, Brendan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Name: Brendan Melchiorri<\/strong>
\nE-mail: bmelchio@nd.edu<\/strong>
\nLocation of Study: Taipei, Taiwan<\/strong>
\nProgram of Study:\u00a0Fu Jen Catholic University Language Center (through Notre Dame OIS)<\/strong>
\nSponsor(s): Justin Liu<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A brief personal bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a rising senior from Boston, Massachusetts, majoring in Chinese and Political Science. On campus, I am involved in Model United Nations, Student Government, Hall Government, Glass Club, Interhall Dodgeball, Interhall Volleyball, and kung fu. I am currently studying abroad at Peking University in Beijing, China. I hope to obtain fluency in Chinese and am seeking to involve both Chinese language and International Relations in my future career.<\/p>\n

Why this summer language abroad opportunity is important to me:<\/strong><\/p>\n

My SLA Grant is important to me and my future plans because it allows me to take a significant step in my goal of becoming fluent in Chinese. Studying in Taiwan will have a profound impact on my personal intellectual development. Being at Fu Jen is more than just an immersive language learning program; studying in Taiwan will be an invaluable life experience, which will give me insight into the culture, lifestyle, and political spheres of Asia. As I will be coming from a semester of study in Beijing, I will be able to contrast the many faces of China by living in their capital cities. I am extremely interested in pursuing a career based around the increasingly delicate political balance of Asia, of which Taiwan is a centerpiece. Understanding Chinese fluently will not only provide me with the ability to communicate with those involved in this balance, but also give me new insight and understanding into Chinese culture and perspectives.<\/p>\n

What I hope to achieve as a result of this summer study abroad experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first and foremost goal is to better learn the Chinese language. Both through intensive classroom study and through cultural immersion, I will be able to significantly improve my spoken and written Chinese. I will also be able to understand a different dialect of Chinese, as Taiwan’s language differs slightly from the standard Beijing accent. I also hope to gain the Taiwanese perspective on world politics. Coming from Beijing, which disputes that the island of Taiwan is a renegade region of China, I hope to capture the essence of Taiwan’s stance on this issue, especially concerning future relations with China.<\/p>\n

My specific learning goals for language and intercultural learning this summer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. At the end of the summer, I will be able to communicate easily and eloquently with native Chinese speakers about a variety of topics, especially global politics.<\/li>\n
  2. At the end of the summer, I will be able to understand the Taiwanese opinions on reunification or independence from the People’s Republic of China.<\/li>\n
  3. At the end of the summer, I will understand Taiwan’s political structure, democratic process, and how it maintains its status as a fledgling but undeclared democracy.<\/li>\n
  4. At the end of the summer, I will understand the Taiwanese perspective of and role in the contest for oil in the South China Sea.<\/li>\n
  5. At the end of the summer, I will be place into Advanced Chinese at Notre Dame.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    My plan for maximizing my international language learning experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With only two weeks in-between my semester in Beijing and the start of the Taiwan Summer Program, I will already be used to communicating in Chinese. I have overcome the stage where communication with native Chinese speakers is awkward and forced, and am ready to make more Chinese friends. I am also ready to pursue extracurricular activities, regardless of the presence of other English-speakers in the activities. I love to sing and would gladly take part in the famous singing contest hosted each year. I have studied taichi in the past, and would like to explore other martial arts, such as kung fu. Taking local classes in tennis or other activities would be an excellent way of immersing myself in Chinese and making Taiwanese friends along the way. I am also ready to break out of the confines of campus: I plan to get involved in outside service projects and other opportunities that may arise. In short, I hope to be as proactive as possible in my immersion into Taiwanese society.<\/p>\n

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    Reflective Journal Entry 1: <\/strong>6\/13\/12 \u4e0a<\/p>\n

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    Reflective\u00a0<\/strong>Journal Entry 2:<\/strong> 6\/21\/12<\/p>\n

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    Reflective\u00a0<\/strong>Journal Entry 3:<\/strong> 7\/2\/12<\/p>\n

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    Reflective\u00a0<\/strong>Journal Entry 4:<\/strong> 7\/9\/12<\/p>\n

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    Reflective\u00a0<\/strong>Journal Entry 5:<\/strong> 7\/19\/12<\/p>\n

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    Reflective\u00a0<\/strong>Journal Entry 6:<\/strong> 7\/26\/12<\/p>\n

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    Reflection on my language learning and intercultural gains:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    My language acculturation was based heavily on the transition between the realm of textbook Chinese and real-world Chinese. There were many differences between the Chinese I had come to China already knowing, and the Chinese words I learned during my immersion. It wasn’t so much slang that was the problem, but just different terms for the same things. Phrases like “excuse me,” “the check,” and even weekdays threw me off.<\/p>\n

    The second insight was the massive difference between Beijing Chinese and Taiwan Chinese. Not only did the accent vary, altering pronunciation and changing vowel sounds, but the words used were completely different. As a result of these two factors, I had considerable difficulty even understanding Chinese when I came to Taiwan, even after having spent four months in Beijing!<\/p>\n

    I accomplished all of my goals. I was able to befriend the students at Fu Jen University, and we had many in depth discussions–including global politics (particularly the United States’ role in the world), as well as Taiwan’s political status according to the natives, and its approach to solving problems like the South China Sea standoff. I learned not only about the political structure of the ROC, but was able to converse with members of both major political parties, getting an excellent sense of the two major opinions towards the People’s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

    Reflection on my summer language abroad experience overall:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I am very glad that I was able to travel to Taiwan to study Chinese. Nowadays, nearly all students go to mainland China to learn Chinese, but they are only experiencing half of China. While small, Taiwan’s holding of China’s culture and history is quite large, and the splitting of the Forbidden City best characterizes the dichotomy between the two countries: while Mao Zendong and the communists were left the Forbidden City, Chiang Kaishek and the nationalists took the contents and cultural artifacts that were within it. The PRC was left the physical shell, the mainland, which shed much of its historical baggage during the 20th century, while the nationalists retained the cultural and historical innards of the nation.<\/p>\n

    Being in Taiwan opened my eyes: they are not entirely a people clamoring for independence. While many do advocate breaking off from China officially, the majority feel a sense of ambivalence towards the situation. None wish for armed conflict, but many are satisfied with the current situation in Taiwan: while they lack recognition from the world, the Taiwanese people have freedom. Consequently, they do not want to make the situation any worse than it is.<\/p>\n

    To someone who was about to start his or her own summer language study, I would say this: if you want to learn the language, you have to leave a part of yourself behind. Living in a foreign country is about rebirth of character. The you who got on the plane, and the person you are when you exit the terminal are different. When you land on foreign soil, you cannot cling to your old habits any longer. You must embrace the new world around you. Do not find yourself hiding in your room, browsing Facebook and reading American novels, and do not fall into the trap of doing American activities, such as shopping at Western malls, going to bars and American chain restaurants, and spending all of your time with fellow Americans. You must let go of these things. Most of the others on the trip will become entangled in these things. Do not be most of the others on the trip.<\/p>\n

    Instead, welcome any chance of adventure: go to the popular places in the country. Go to the famous sites and learn the historical legacies of the people you are studying, but find the real people as well–do as the locals do, not tourists. Never be afraid to make a fool out of yourself: dance to the street music, play the games, eat the strange food. And by all means, talk to anyone and everyone you meet! If you are shy, you will miss your chance. Each new person is a potential friend, someone who can tie you to that place and make it vastly more meaningful than just a clich\u00e9, “so-college” study abroad experience. Make friends who you will want to go back to visit–and trust me, it makes going back so much easier.<\/p>\n

    How I plan to use my language and intercultural competences in the future:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I am currently considering my post-college career prospects in China and Taiwan, and thanks to my immersion, I can finally put forth my Chinese language skills as a practical, useful, and able tool for professional situations–more than just classroom smalltalk. I also very much enjoyed teaching English, and am considering spending some time doing that as well. My future is uncertain, but I know whatever I end up doing, it will be using my this gift of Chinese!<\/p>\n

    As a person, however, my experience in Taiwan has really changed me. I am no longer the timid person I was prior to studying abroad: I have learned to be forthright, to be brave, and to seize the adventures that make a life worth living. The unknown no longer frightens me, it excites me. I have learned to accomplish my goals with confidence and accuracy, and no longer back down or hide my convictions. I learned that despite intercultural differences, dignity is present in all languages and nations, and every living creature is deserving of it. I have also learned that kindness comes from where one might least expect it, and to always return the favor. In essence, living and struggling to survive in this challenging and immersive world has made me stronger.<\/p>\n

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