Saint Anselm College - Prof. Beth Salerno Blog

Interview with me now available as podcast

October 28, 2007 Author: Beth Salerno

Recently a Saint Anselm College student, Lauren Weybrew, did a great job interviewing me by phone about my experiences in South Korea. She has edited the interview into a podcast. The first half of the interview is now available at http://blogs.saintanselmcollege.net/2007/10/26/bethsalerno/ . You can play the file on your computer or download it to an MP3 player. The second half of the interview will be available next week and I will post a link here.

Entry Filed under: Announcements

1 Comment Add your own

1. Paul Calzada | October 30, 2007 at 6:37 pm

Hey, Beth,
Lovely interview. Lots there to comment about. I like what you said about feeling representative about all Americans–it’s not fair, really, but just about everybody does it all the time. So, for example, if a person has no experience with African-Americans, the first time he or she meets one, all African-Americans become associated with that first interaction. It’s a lot of pressure on minorities in America.

Second, there’s that apparent superficial familiarity with what people wear. Yes, American fashion does have a global appeal. What does it mean? I don’t know, but there’s a real interesting contrast–have you seen relatively young Americans tatoo or wear kanji? I met someone who had the kanji for “strength” tatooed on her ankle. And the kanji for “peace” or “love” is sometimes on t-shirts. What does it mean when those Americans display a foreign language in ways that the native speakers never would? I don’t think I ever saw a Japanese wear the kanji for “love” on their clothing. Something to think about.

Take care, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying your experience (and that Tod will visit!!).