Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Modes of Communication 

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Exploring Culture

During Spanish 101 We completed multiple activities that helped me better understand cultural diversity among Spanish speaking countries. We learned about different Spanish artists and through researching them it was very interesting to see just how many of the most influential artists were Spanish. We learned about the food and music that different Spanish countries enjoy and overall it was beneficial to learn and appreciate the ways in which other cultures live. It made it easier to see the beauty and fun in other cultures.

Engaging in Communities

Being able to participate in our communities is so important and can open so many doors to great experiences in our lives. While taking Spanish 101 we were able to learn how to communicate and initiate conversation with someone who previously I would not have been able to understand. Language can be a big barrier to engaging with other communities but after this class it is clear that with a little hard work you can make connections with anyone. Even it if it just a minor understanding it can go along way in our communities.

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal communication has been one of the most challenging parts of learning Spanish as it is a lot of work to remember everything you have learned while trying to have a conversation. During this semester I told my best friends family, who is from Spain, to only speak in Spanish around me. hearing Spanish words from a fluent person can be overwhelming but s i listened and responded more and more I was able to understand more about how Spanish works. conjugating words on the spot became easier and easier and understanding Spanish words just from hearing them also got easier. it can be scary to learn a new language but the more you talk and practice it the better it gets.

Presentational Speaking

In English, give a brief 2-3-line description of any presentational speaking activities you completed this semester inside or outside of class for or related to your Spanish learning. Include a recording of one of these speaking activities. (See Modes of Communication link for description and examples). 

Then, in a paragraph, write a reflection that includes each presentation you completed in which you explain what challenged you and how you grew and overcame those challenges.  What did you excel at? What/how would you do differently next time? 

Presentational Writing

During this semester we had to complete a composition about our families, who was included, what they were like, and what we all liked to do. Writing in Spanish has always come more natural to me than speaking has, but writing has its own challenges as well. The hardest parts about compositions to me was remembering where accents should or shouldn’t go and as I studied these words and wrote them more and more I started to naturally remember what words needed accents and which didn’t.

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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