MLO 2 Linguistics
The student develops an understanding of the structure of the Spanish language and is able to use an appropriate level of formality according to the situation, whether in writing or in speech.
Reflective Narrative:
This has always been an area in Spanish in which I felt like I have struggled with, simply because the way that I learned Spanish was at home and not through an institution. In reality when writing I always felt like I lacked a bit of vocabulary and it is harder for me to articulate what I am trying to say, also because I am an english speaker as well, sometimes it feels like you don't know enough of either and you start forgetting such things. In each language. While in Madrid I took two courses that helped me articulate better and understand, one was at the beginning and it was a very difficult course with so many rules especially because of the professors way of teaching was very spanish. But I learned a lot. The other course was advanced composition, this course with the Profesora Christina was the best courses ever because she elaborated work around spanish speakers that had learned from home, and all lacked the similar problems like me, she made us write various things and do essays that helped use her linguistics as well as improve our grammar, and the presentations she made us do in class helped shape this as well in a public speaking way.
The student develops an understanding of the structure of the Spanish language and is able to use an appropriate level of formality according to the situation, whether in writing or in speech.
- The student completes between two and six courses (depending on his or her choice of emphasis, as either language and linguistics knowledge or literary and cultural knowledge) related to the Spanish language and linguistics. These courses deal with: the sound system of Spanish, the history of Spanish, advanced grammar, Spanish-English translation, a general introduction to Spanish linguistics, Spanish for professional application (medical, legal, etc. spheres), composition and conversation.
Reflective Narrative:
This has always been an area in Spanish in which I felt like I have struggled with, simply because the way that I learned Spanish was at home and not through an institution. In reality when writing I always felt like I lacked a bit of vocabulary and it is harder for me to articulate what I am trying to say, also because I am an english speaker as well, sometimes it feels like you don't know enough of either and you start forgetting such things. In each language. While in Madrid I took two courses that helped me articulate better and understand, one was at the beginning and it was a very difficult course with so many rules especially because of the professors way of teaching was very spanish. But I learned a lot. The other course was advanced composition, this course with the Profesora Christina was the best courses ever because she elaborated work around spanish speakers that had learned from home, and all lacked the similar problems like me, she made us write various things and do essays that helped use her linguistics as well as improve our grammar, and the presentations she made us do in class helped shape this as well in a public speaking way.