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One Moldovan Navigating US Culture and Education
Presenter: Irina Cuzminih,Fulbright Scholar,
Moldova, Chisinau,[email protected]
Chisinau, Moldova (1991-independent)
Since 1989 – Romanian is official language (Russian)
Russian is a "language of interethnic communication“. Russian-Moldovan bilingualism is characteristic for Md.Russian was granted official status in Gagauzia, and Transnistria in the east of the country.
State Pedagogical University “Ion Creanga” - Formed In August 1940
I am fluent in
3 language
s
Without any targeted teaching
Through formal education
In main cities population is bilingual “Code-switching” / swapping between the languages
Fusion of 2 languages, which is mutually understandable for both speakers
Not uncommon for speakers to use a different language within the same conversation
You use Romanian words with Russian endings and the other way around. Also, you freely mix Russian and Romanian when you speak (i.e. Ian uite shi sumka prikolinaia)
Musical primary school
Secondary school
Bacalaureat Diploma
Licence Degree in English and Computer Science
Master Degree in English Philology
Fulbright Scholar
Educated in Moldova
Have been teaching English
for 5 years in State Pedagogical
University “I.Creanga”
114,000 from the USA and 186,000 from other countries, have participated in the Program since its inception over 60 years ago. Currently, the Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide.
Let’s compare Moldova and the USA
Way of Life
Addressing people
US: By first name
MD: By first and middle name
Greeting people even strangers
Girls’ Fashion
Simple
High heels
Transportation
US: Cars
MD: on foot or public
Food and Drinks
US
* Lots of coffee* All with ice
Subs + Chicken wings
MD
Wine
* Mamaliga;* Sarmale;* Placinta
Nature and Landscape
USA
Diverse
Lots of land in combination
with skyscrapers
Moldova Mostly rural
Little things
Plugs
Time and Date2 p.m. vs 14:00
03/08/2011 vs. 08.03.2011
Weight, Distance, Temperature
1 lb= 0.453 kg;1 mile = 1.6 km;59 Fahrenheit = 15 Celsius
Questions?