Language and Linguistic Knowledge
Students develop their knowledge of fundamental concepts in the fields of Hispanic and Applied Linguistics, and are able to apply them in the completion of research papers and data-driven small-scale research studies pertaining current issues in these areas.
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.
Reflective Narrative
Under this criterion, I have completed the course LING 392: Nature of Language & Language Acquisition (Fall 2018), SPAN 303: Advanced Spanish Grammar (Spring 2019), SPAN 305: Spanish for the Professions (Fall 2019) and SPAN 395: Applied Linguistics (Fall 2019).
Linguistics is one of the most relevant elements in learning a language because it develops both written and oral communication skills. In the classes I previously mentioned, I learned about the elements of the linguistic structure of English such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and lexicon with the purpose of improving my writing in English and adapting strategies for teaching a second language course. In the presentation "Enrique Peña Nieto's Linguistic Analysis" I was able to identify the linguistic elements of a discourse that I transcribed phonetically and phonologically to evaluate his communication skills in English being his second language. My Spanish writing skills also improved because I was exposed to complex grammatical topics that are fundamental in teaching Spanish such as modes, verb tenses, and written accentuation. This is evident in the assignment "Argumentative and Narrative Essays" in which I applied my critical thinking skills to defend the importance of bilingualism and also presented a short story of my authorship that reveals the importance of education in my life. My linguistic skills in Spanish improved circumstantially because I acquired lexicon of the most relevant professions in the Hispanic world such as law, medicine, education, business and social work. Thus, in the paper "Latin American Pertenence and Identity through Music" I was able to interpret the historical aspect of two songs in Spanish that demand social justice. Once I improved my communication skills and my linguistic record in both Spanish and English, I learned strategies for teaching and learning a second language that I have been able to use as a supplemental instructor and in the future as a Spanish professor. For this reason, the "Analysis of a Spanish Textbook for Heritage Speakers" helped me to identify the grammatical and cultural material that should be presented to a heritage student in order to improve his/her written and oral communication skills.
Learning and acquiring the theory of linguistics for the purpose of applying it in real life situations, specifically in the classroom, represents one of my greatest challenges. This happened in my two linguistics courses where most of the information I was exposed to was new to me. Of course, before I started these classes I could speak, write, understand and read in both languages, but I had never learned the concepts and structure of English and Spanish. However, I was able to overcome these difficulties by reading in detail the articles and lessons assigned, as well as the information presented in classes. If I had not applied this strategy, I would have suffered greatly in these courses since all the topics are related. In general, the classes that fulfilled this MLO helped me acquire linguistic knowledge in English and Spanish, something that is significant because they improved my communication skills, I learned useful strategies for my academic and professional life that have prepared me to be a great professor and researcher in Spanish linguistics.
Linguistics is one of the most relevant elements in learning a language because it develops both written and oral communication skills. In the classes I previously mentioned, I learned about the elements of the linguistic structure of English such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and lexicon with the purpose of improving my writing in English and adapting strategies for teaching a second language course. In the presentation "Enrique Peña Nieto's Linguistic Analysis" I was able to identify the linguistic elements of a discourse that I transcribed phonetically and phonologically to evaluate his communication skills in English being his second language. My Spanish writing skills also improved because I was exposed to complex grammatical topics that are fundamental in teaching Spanish such as modes, verb tenses, and written accentuation. This is evident in the assignment "Argumentative and Narrative Essays" in which I applied my critical thinking skills to defend the importance of bilingualism and also presented a short story of my authorship that reveals the importance of education in my life. My linguistic skills in Spanish improved circumstantially because I acquired lexicon of the most relevant professions in the Hispanic world such as law, medicine, education, business and social work. Thus, in the paper "Latin American Pertenence and Identity through Music" I was able to interpret the historical aspect of two songs in Spanish that demand social justice. Once I improved my communication skills and my linguistic record in both Spanish and English, I learned strategies for teaching and learning a second language that I have been able to use as a supplemental instructor and in the future as a Spanish professor. For this reason, the "Analysis of a Spanish Textbook for Heritage Speakers" helped me to identify the grammatical and cultural material that should be presented to a heritage student in order to improve his/her written and oral communication skills.
Learning and acquiring the theory of linguistics for the purpose of applying it in real life situations, specifically in the classroom, represents one of my greatest challenges. This happened in my two linguistics courses where most of the information I was exposed to was new to me. Of course, before I started these classes I could speak, write, understand and read in both languages, but I had never learned the concepts and structure of English and Spanish. However, I was able to overcome these difficulties by reading in detail the articles and lessons assigned, as well as the information presented in classes. If I had not applied this strategy, I would have suffered greatly in these courses since all the topics are related. In general, the classes that fulfilled this MLO helped me acquire linguistic knowledge in English and Spanish, something that is significant because they improved my communication skills, I learned useful strategies for my academic and professional life that have prepared me to be a great professor and researcher in Spanish linguistics.
Assignments
SPAN 392: Enrique Peña Nieto’s Linguistic Analysis
SPAN 303: Argumentative & Narrative Essays
SPAN 305: Latin American Pertenence and Identity through Music
SPAN 395: Analysis of a Spanish Textbook for Heritage Speakers
SPAN 303: Argumentative & Narrative Essays
SPAN 305: Latin American Pertenence and Identity through Music
SPAN 395: Analysis of a Spanish Textbook for Heritage Speakers