Cross-Cultural Communication and Music

 

Asha Singapogu

Lesson 20

February 4, 2021   

Cross-Cultural Communication and Music

We all have hopes and dreams. What are yours? Music and cross-cultural communications mix well. They just happen to be my passions. I have played violin since I was extremely young and hope to continue in my journey of studying music. Cross-cultural communications and music are good passions.

[5] When I grow up, I want to be an amazing musician. Hopefully  I would like to study Indian music so that I can be a unique teacher and play Indian as well as Western music because I love both in different ways. It would be great if someday I could study church music like my teacher, who is amazing. She is my role model and I hope to be like her when I grow up. [3] Eventually, I might even be able to be in the music ministry at UBC, my church. The international ministry is something I am passionate about and I am sure I can glorify God through using my music in the international ministry. I can glorify god with the musical talents he has given me.

I have been blessed since birth with the rare opportunity to always be surrounded by internationals. I have constantly been immersed in a variety of cultures and languages. Even in my home there are different cultures. Being in this environment has led me to love diverse ethnicities and I have always been fascinated with distinctive tribes and their beliefs. I love the ministry that my family has been a part of for so long, and hope to continue it as I get older with my siblings. God expressed in the Bible how necessary cross-cultural communications are   when he himself crossed cultures and was born into the world. Many other Bible characters had cross-cultural experiences such as Paul, Rehab, Danial, David, Ruth, Esther, and others. Cross-cultural communication is one of my major passions.

Music is a great lifelong interest of mine. I am sure cross-cultural communication is a skill I can use in the future.  Most importantly cross-cultural communication and music open doors as we find our world constantly getting smaller. Music takes you to a world that can’t be imaged.  It can be a form of therapy and cross barriers between cultures.

George Washington

 

Asha Singapogu

Lesson 10

October 8, 2020

         George Washington was a young and courageous man who helped America become an independent nation by winning the war against the British. After the war, the colonists wrote the constitution. Washington wanted to return home to a peaceful life with his wife and family. But was not able to because his friends convinced him to run for president and he was chosen as the first president of America. After two terms as president, his friends asked him to run again but Washington recused. He thought that it would give him to much power like a king. So, Washington who was eager returned to his home at Mt. Vernon where he died. Washington’s legacy remans to this day and our country’s capitol is named after him “Washington D.C.”

Journey to the West

 

Asha Singapogu

Lesson 11

 November 5, 2020

            When I was young my family heard about land in the west. After much excitement and prayer, we decided to head west. We started impatiently packing everything we could fit in our wagon. we had to leave much behind. With excitement no knowing what we was ahead bid Farwell to our friends and family who were staying behind, unaware of if we would ever see them again.  When we were finished after many tears we head off for our new home.

            On our journey we faced many hardships. At first it was not unbearably hard. But later on we started to face harder things. We faced Indians, who were tall and towered above us. And raging storms that because they shrieked in our ears frightened the horses, as well as rivers flooded with water were, we could just hold our breaths and pray that we would not drown. It was hard but we survived.

            Finely our eyes witnessed the sight of the land we had journeyed so long to see. we were safe. we had lost much of our property, but we were thankful to the god who helped us, and we were gratified. We had a worm and Harty meal of corn bread and stew and sang praises to god for our safe journey. the trip to the west was risky and hard but we persevered all the way.

A Difficult Battle

 

Asha Singapogu

 Lesson 3

September 3, 2020

A Difficult Battle

            Even though it was a hot summer day in the Ohio river valley, it was still dark. General Edward Brandock lead the British army through the Forrest. Although he was well trained, he was not accustomed to the forest. Rather he was familiar with the smooth terrane of England. By his side was George Washington who was accustomed to the area and knew the ways of the people. Sadly the French and British argued about who the Ohio river valley belonged to. the native Americans allied with the French for trading reasons. The British army was marching to a fort to capture the French, they were confident that they would surprise the French. The British were tired eager, and hopeful. It was only ten miles to the fort when shots rang out all around and the French and native Americans sprung form behind the trees.

             General Brandock was killed. George Washington took over. Two horses were shout from under him. Amazingly Washington and his men escaped alive this was one of the many  difficult battles fought between the British and the French.

Letter to Ellie

 

Dear Ellie,

            I   miss you so much .I hope that you are having a good time. I am so sorry that I did not write to you sooner. When I went to write you the letter, I found out that we ran out of stamps. Fortunately, we have a whole book of stamps now so I can write to you whenever. I also included a stamp in this envelope just in case you don’t have any. But any way let’s get to the important stuff. Well last time we went to the creek we explored together remember. Well anyway we found a short cut to get to the cave. And about that secret passage in my room well I’m getting more suspicions every day although I have not told anyone. I suppose it’s just my imagination but on the other hand it seems so real… well can’t wait to talk to you in person. Oh, and by the way this week I had an art camp it was really fun we did stuff in our bible like painting and so on. And then there was my birthday I was really fun and now I am a ten-year-old! And for my birthday my brother brought me out to eat and we biked to this restaurant.  And on Saturday we went to this German town  in Georgia an hour away called Helen and we played mini golf and ate ice cream and there is even a chocolate factory! There is soooooo much happening here I can’t wait to hear from you soon .It’s totally ok if you want to type your letters just to save time if you can borrow your mom or dads commuter or even use you own that would be great . oh, and tell me if this handwriting is hard to read because I can change it. Hope to see you soon. Oh, and pray for me because I might get a new violin teacher who is preattty good which also mean strict, but I hope I will learn. Love you so much see you soon

             Love,

            Asha

P.S. my address is: 116 Shannon Drive Pendleton S.C.29670

And this letter was written on Monday July 13, 2020

Don’t be suspicious but when is your birthday? Write soon!

Columbus

 

Asha Singapogu

Unit two

August 19, 2020

Following Christopher Columbus many Spanish people eagerly sailed to the new world. Many wanted fame and fortune and were not reverent of the natives’ land and were not kind. One man wanted to find the fountain of youth which he did not find. He did find Florida which he named after the flowers. Another man searched for the seven cities of gold but were transfixed when they found the Grand Canyon. The Spanish made the first permanent settlement which started out small and then grew larger.

The Treacherous Journey to the New World

 

Asha Singapogu

Lesson 4

August 26, 2020

The Treacherous Journey to the New World

                        In 1620 Goodman John Howland, sailed on a dilapidated ship called. The mayflower with some people who wanted religious freedom. these adventures men and women were sailing across the vast ocean to a new land called America. During the journey there was a huge storm. There was lighting and loud thunder and horrifying wind and waves. The passengers went below, praying it would not sink. It was wet, crowded and everybody was frightened.

                         Goodman Howland did not prefer to be cooped up in small places, so he unwisely went on deck. Without warning the ship toppled over and he was thrown into the sea. As he fell, he frantically grabbed onto a rope. As he dangled over the water he screamed for help. Fortunately, some of the sailors saw the accident. They let down a hook for him to grab. John Howland who was glad to be on board , new  the journey to the new world would be long a treacherous.