Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Modes of Communication

Address the reflection exercises in each of the following sections. For each section, you will need to embed portions of these assignments and activities as artifacts to substantiate your reflection. Then, at the end of each section, include a link to the document or embed it as a PDF. 

Tutorials are available:

• Embedding a PDF
• Embedding Media (Images, Audio)
• Embedding a Video

An Effective Reflection Is:

• My second semester of spanish really helped me to be more comfortable talking to spanish speaking people. This was shown with the talk abroad assignments.
• I used to timid in talking to spanish speaking people but with repeated practice I was not scared.
• I learned how to use verbs and how to tell the time.

Artifacts

Instructions

Exploring Culture

My dad understands spanish very well so when I needed he would listen to me and correct me. This helped me tremendously.

My dad grew up around Puerto Rico, so from a young age I was also around these kind of people. This helped me better understand them. My view of the culture was that the people are family oriented and loving. The world views spanish people in a negative light, I for one have never done this.

Engaging in Communities

If you’re not involved in your community you will never learn or be ready to embrace the community you’re trying to be in.

Interpersonal Communication

The talk abroad helped me interact with people I would have never been able to. Discussion boards reiterated everything that we were learning in the class.

I for one was not a fan of the talk abroad. I felt like everything was forced and not authentic. The discussion boards did help me out.  Ive been getting more and more comfortable with each assignment giving. The difficult part was remembering ever verb and when and how to use it. I excelled with talking about myself. I learned how to really calm down in uncomfortable situations.

Presentational Writing

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).

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?

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?

When you have finished adding content to this page, delete all the instructions except the link to the Modes of Communication.

When you have finished adding content to this page, delete all the instructions except the link to the Modes of Communication.