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Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Modes of Communication<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contase\u00f1a- our online textbook for this class provides me more insight into Spanish culture. For example, a common activity in most modules is cultural exploration. During the activity, students read about different countries. Furthermore, the cultural exploration activity is where I learned that certain countries don’t have Internet or dormitories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The textbook often provided videos to help prepare students for the next lesson. These videos are often beneficial because I am an auditory learner and learn best by listening. Furthermore, I learned different ways of greeting someone in Spanish. For example, kissing someone on the cheek is a formal greeting and a sign of respect. Finally, Spanish challenges my worldview by enabling me to view the World beyond being African-American. Additionally, I frequently viewed the Hispanic culture as a minority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging in Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging in the glob community is significant because some jobs might seek a bilingual candidate. Additionally, travel experiences could improve; while vacationing in Costa Rica, I ordered my food in Spanish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpersonal Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students completed discussion boards tailored to the five modules’ topics during the semester. For example, the assignments included cultural exploration, greetings, discussing favorite seasons\/people, and comparing a Spanish university to those in the united states. My favorite assignment was describing my nephew as my favorite person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before enrolling in Spanish 101, I could only tell someone my name, age, and place of birth. I know my major, favorite classes, adjectives, and certain verbs. However, writing in Spanish is still somewhat difficult for me. For example, our class occasionally had activities in contase\u00f1a where we were required to fill in the blank parts of a conversation. Finally, writing in Spanish became a little easier after re-watching videos taking notes, and utilizing the check answer button in the textbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentational Speak<\/strong>ing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main form of presidential speaking during the semester was our conversations or flip-grid assignments. Assignments included answering questions regarding emotions and favorite courses in Spanish; students also asked their questions. Conversation three depicts growth as well as challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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