Exploring Culture

Learning different cultures can be very interesting and different, for example I learned that in some countries they would have mid day naps / breaks for mental and physical health benefits. Eating food from different countries is also a great fun way to learning cultures.

I learned that the culture is very caring and puts family first. Preserving the Spanish language is common in Hispanic households from families that come to the United States. Talking with Spanish speakers, they are very polite and great friends and family with a hug. Very fun learning about how different American customs are compared to Hispanic ones.

Engaging in Communities

It is important to learn and understand different cultures to get a grasp of how everyday life is for everyone. They could have an uncommon practice but you may like it, or even it could be beneficial for you.

Interpersonal Communication

When doing audio activities, it helps me understand different ways on how people may pronounce certain words. Visuals help also, when watching videos people may point or make certain hand jesters to help the listener understand. Doing the interview project was very interesting getting to know my Hispanic friend that grew up from Bolivia.

Presentational Speaking

Speaking activities has helped me learn flaws in my pronunciation and trying to perfect it. When thinking on the fly, it is more complex since you do not have resources to just look at your notes. It made me notice that I needed to study more, for example the one on one interview.

Presentational Writing

When doing writing activities it is very important to spell the words correctly and add accent marks when needed. Doing writing exams it showed me that there are many words I did not remember which words had accent marks and helped me understand I needed more practice.

Interpretive Listening

In English, give a very brief 2-3-line description of interpretive listening activities you completed this semester for or related to your Spanish learning. (See Modes of Communication link for description and examples).

Then, write a short reflection paragraph that includes the different things you listened to/heard this semester inside and outside of class or in the Language Learning Center or its website. Find a recording and add to this section; be sure to cite it. What was unclear or challenging for you? How did you overcome this difficulty? What did you find most interesting or compelling? What was your takeaway from the listening experience? How have you grown with each activity?

Interpretive Reading

In English, give a very brief 2-3 line description of interpretive communication activities you read in and out of class this semester, such as articles, stories, websites like the Language Learning Center, etc. that you completed for or related to your Spanish learning. Include a copy of one of these activities; remember to cite it. (See Modes of Communication link for description and examples).

Then, write a short reflection paragraph that includes the activities you described above. What was unclear or challenging for you? How did you overcome this difficulty? What did you find most interesting or compelling? What was your takeaway from the reading? How have you grown with each assignment?

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