MLO 2: Language and Linguistic Knowledge
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.
● 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.
Integrated Narrative
The requirements of MLO 2: Language and Linguistic Knowledge were completed through, SPAN 313: Intro to Spanish Linguistics and LET010e: Spanish of Latin America. Through these classes the sounds of Spanish were analyzed, interpreted and understood. In the Intro to Spanish Linguistics The finite amount of diphthongs as follows: ai (ay), ei (ey), oi (oy), ui (uy), au, eu, ia, ie, io, iu, ua, ue, and uo were discussed. Before this class, it was hard for me to understand certain sounds while listening to Spanish; however, the Intro to Spanish Linguistics class made the sound system clear enough that I was able to occasionally be able to label an accent to it's appropriate country of origin. This class also helped me reach one of my main goals as a Spanish major, to develop a non-"gringo" accent. By studying the sounds of the Spanish language, I was able to build on my Spanish knowledge and add more proper sounds in my spoken language, and continued to do this furthermore in Chile. While in Chile, after already learning about what kinds of different sounds there are in Spanish, I learned where in Spain specific linguistic phenomenons actually come from. In mental maps, we would summarize chapters that described which linguistic sounds are found in which countries, and more specifically which zones. I plan to always utilize this information as traveling is for sure in my future. Being able to adapt from accent to accent proves to be very beneficial, and in some cases I am able to change my accent to fit specific countries earning me more respect in the local communities. The challenges I faced during my time with this MLO have helped mold me into a better sounding Spanish speaker, have broadened my vocabulary and ability to understand various accents, and strengthened my overall ability to utilize the Spanish language.
Sample 1: Exam
Sample 2: Project
Sample 1: Exam
Sample 2: Project