Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Modes of Communication

Overall, I learned way more than I expected to learn in Span 101. I have my successes and failures but overall, I am very pleased with what I feel are my strengths like being able to describe myself, places, weather, time, seasons, numbers and more. I know my weaknesses are many my spelling and speaking which will take time to master but am fairy confident I will be able to achieve it.

Exploring Culture

In this assignment and many like this I had to read and figure out where they originated from and what things they either like to do or job occupations as well as different things that are in that country.

Engaging in Communities

In this photo it showcases how to describe different places in campus. As you can see in the assignment, I was able to identify the various places the lady in the clip pointed out. Now I am able to assist or demonstrate different types of places on campus.

Interpersonal Communication

In English, give a very brief 3-4-line description of TalkAbroad and other interpersonal oral/audio activities, discussion board and other interpersonal writing/reading activities you completed this semester inside or outside of class for or related to your Spanish learning. (See Modes of Communication link for definition and examples).

Then, in a short paragraph or two, write a reflection that includes each type of the interpersonal (spontaneous, unplanned) communication activities: telecollaborative (TalkAbroad) conversations, discussion board posts, and any other interpersonal exchange.  Explain how you’ve grown with each assignment/activity. What was difficult and how did you overcome that difficulty? What did you excel at and why/how? What/how did you learn from it and would you do differently next time?

Presentational Speaking

I overcame my fear of speaking in Spanish due to practice and encouragement. At first, I found it difficult to speak the language because of my accent and the fact that I have always had a problem being able pronounce words plus I was very shy and nervous to speak even with my classmates but after a while of repeating the words back to myself and the help of my classmates I was able to overcome and believe I did a pretty good job in my last speaking interview as well as my presentational portion in the link below

Presentational Writing

In class we did two to three writing assignments. One was about us for instance: me llamo Margie. Tengo veinte anos. Soy trabajadora, activa, y atletica. Estoy cansada. (Excuse the non-aberrative spellings) Another writing assignment was being able to write out your day and what your day consist of, for example, “Trabajo de viernes a domingo”. I feel confident in being able to write about myself and my day.

Interpretive Listening

In the photo below showcases that I was able to listen to the conversation had between to people and correctly identify what they were doing. Being able to visualize and listen to two people having a conversation is probably were I excel at the most only because I am able to picture what is going on to then describe what is being said.

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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