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

In English, give a brief description of products and practices that helped you gain understanding of cultural perspectives. Remember not to make value judgments or comparisons of better\/worse or right\/wrong. Different is just different. You are talking about your growth of understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in a short paragraph write your reflection. Some questions that may help you process your reflections are: In what way did these products and practices help you better understand values and attitudes in the Hispanic culture as well as your own? How did these products and practices challenge your worldview? What challenges did these perspectives reveal to you? How did it cause you to work through a stereotype or misconception you had and cause you to view the world from a different perspective? Use specific examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At the time I write this reflection, we are experiencing COVID and as a result a physical separation from our immediate community. However, this course allowed to build community online with fellow ODU students working to learn Spanish. Together, we were able to practice some of the course concepts, demonstrating that language learning can lead to a productive community. We engaged in peer mentorship, sharing our thoughts on how best to overcome some of the obstacles we encountered, not just with Spanish, but with course tools, assignments, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This experience has instilled in me a spirit of community and mentorship that I think is important to extend beyond the classroom. Since we are in an increasingly digital and therefore global culture, it’s important to exercise the same principles of courtesy and respect to peers who are not a part of my immediate social circle. This was most apparent when I had the opportunity to speak with individuals fluent in Spanish, who demonstrated patience with me as I attempted to communicate with them. This generosity demonstrates that individuals appreciate genuine efforts to converse and understand one another, especially when the learner does so in a respectful manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, I think learning another language can make all of us more empathetic and collaborative individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflect on your experience and participation in these communities. Include artifacts such as photos, audio\/video clips, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019ve 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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentational Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentational Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In English, give a very brief 2-3-line description of the presentational communication of compositions, pamphlets, blogs, flyers, stories, articles, and any other written presentation activities you completed this semester inside or outside of class for or related to your Spanish learning. Include a copy of a written presentational activity you produced? (See Modes of Communication link for description and examples).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in a paragraph, write a reflection that includes each of the activities you described above in which you explain how you have grown with each assignment or activity. What became easier and what was difficult? How did you overcome the difficulties? What did you excel at and why? How could you do better next time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpretive Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> 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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpretive Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>, 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have finished adding content to this page, delete all the instructions except the link to the Modes of Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Culture In English, give a brief description of products and practices that helped you gain understanding of cultural perspectives. Remember not to make value judgments or comparisons of better\/worse or right\/wrong. Different is just different. You are talking about your growth of understanding. Then, in a short paragraph write your reflection. Some questions that… <\/p>\n

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