MLO 2: Language and Linguistic Knowledge
Outcomes for MLO 2:
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 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.
Courses taken to support this MLO:
Introduction to Spanish/English Translation
Introduction to Literary Studies
Spanish Composition and Oral Practice
Introduction to Spanish/English Translation
Introduction to Literary Studies
Spanish Composition and Oral Practice
MLO Reflective Narrative:
I fulfilled this MLO by taking 3 courses, which are listed above. My emphasis is in literature and culture, but this MLO helped me see more of the language and linguistic side of the Spanish language and professions in this area. Especially during my course of Introduction to Spanish/English Translation, I was able to gain more knowledge on the language and how it works when translating. I was then able to apply this when I took Introduction to Literary Studies, where we took a closer look at Spanish literature and I was able to think about how translation would work among the literary works.
When we were asked, in the Literary Studies course, to write reflections or essays about the literature we had read, I had the knowledge of knowing what kind of formal/informal speech I should be using in my writings.
In the Spanish/English Translation course we did a lot of translation in writing, but more so in speech and because of that I was able to hear, through my peers and professor, the different levels of formality in the Spanish language and apply those same manners and speech in my own communication.
One of the things I found most frustrating and difficult when fulfilling this MLO, was at the time, my speech. I had taken this course before I left to study abroad, and therefore, did not have as high a level of speaking as I do now. In these courses(and others) we were asked to speak in front of our peers about the work we had done and I had a difficult time knowing the words and pronouncing them correctly. Overtime, though, I was able to grasp the concept and really benefit from this Major Learning Outcome.
Attached is an essay I wrote in my Introduction to Literature course(also attached on the course page itself). I chose this piece because I think it represents how far I've come in my knowledge of the Spanish Language and how much I've learned throughout my time at CSUMB and studying abroad.
I fulfilled this MLO by taking 3 courses, which are listed above. My emphasis is in literature and culture, but this MLO helped me see more of the language and linguistic side of the Spanish language and professions in this area. Especially during my course of Introduction to Spanish/English Translation, I was able to gain more knowledge on the language and how it works when translating. I was then able to apply this when I took Introduction to Literary Studies, where we took a closer look at Spanish literature and I was able to think about how translation would work among the literary works.
When we were asked, in the Literary Studies course, to write reflections or essays about the literature we had read, I had the knowledge of knowing what kind of formal/informal speech I should be using in my writings.
In the Spanish/English Translation course we did a lot of translation in writing, but more so in speech and because of that I was able to hear, through my peers and professor, the different levels of formality in the Spanish language and apply those same manners and speech in my own communication.
One of the things I found most frustrating and difficult when fulfilling this MLO, was at the time, my speech. I had taken this course before I left to study abroad, and therefore, did not have as high a level of speaking as I do now. In these courses(and others) we were asked to speak in front of our peers about the work we had done and I had a difficult time knowing the words and pronouncing them correctly. Overtime, though, I was able to grasp the concept and really benefit from this Major Learning Outcome.
Attached is an essay I wrote in my Introduction to Literature course(also attached on the course page itself). I chose this piece because I think it represents how far I've come in my knowledge of the Spanish Language and how much I've learned throughout my time at CSUMB and studying abroad.
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