MLO 2: Linguistics
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.
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MLO 2 Narrative:
Major Learning Outcome 2 was actually my undeclared focus within the major as I have always gravitated towards linguistics and how the concepts can be applied to language in general but doing this with the Spanish language and hispanic cultures lense brought me closer to the language and help develop my language skills. What made this MLO unique was the different ways the courses took to help us reach this outcome as some courses focused on linguistics itself, while others focused on grammar and others tackled the concepts as they arose organically in class discussion.
My first semester I completed Intro to Spanish Linguistics and this course really opened my mind. This course was very science based and the vocabulary was very dense, but served a very rational purpose, as it described the components of language that exist but we are not aware of. We started off small with phonetics, which is the study of the sounds found within a language itself, and then worked our way to compound sounds that have significance. Within this portion of the class we also discussed the anatomy of sound production and learned how deformities can play a role in unusually sound production. After this, the course really picked up as we started learning the formation of words and the structure of sentence formation. Again we looked at speech development of babies and then second language learners. This course finished off with semantics which had to do with the significance of words and how every culture has different words and syntax although they use the same language.
I am combining my description of Spanish Composition/ Oral practice and Spanish Advanced grammar and the concepts between the two courses were practically the same, just Spanish Advanced grammar expanded upon the concept learned in Spanish Composition/ Oral practice. The courses main focus were to refresh concepts learned in Spanish Language courses and use the time as practice and eventually be able to teach others the concepts. Some of the concepts we practiced were “ser vs. estar,” accent rules, pronouns and direct object pronouns, ect. What made these courses special was we learned how to teach the concepts to both Spanish heritage and English speakers.
The last course I took to meet the linguistics requirement was Spanish for the Professions. Every other week we would tackle a new profession (teacher, doctor, government, law, ect.) and Spanish speaking countries and learn about the professions in these countries. Every week also went through vocabulary modules to raise our register and make conversations about different fields run smoothly. The course also had an underlying theme of developing our professional selves by creating resumes and cover letters in Spanish.
Courses Taken:
MLO 2 Narrative:
Major Learning Outcome 2 was actually my undeclared focus within the major as I have always gravitated towards linguistics and how the concepts can be applied to language in general but doing this with the Spanish language and hispanic cultures lense brought me closer to the language and help develop my language skills. What made this MLO unique was the different ways the courses took to help us reach this outcome as some courses focused on linguistics itself, while others focused on grammar and others tackled the concepts as they arose organically in class discussion.
My first semester I completed Intro to Spanish Linguistics and this course really opened my mind. This course was very science based and the vocabulary was very dense, but served a very rational purpose, as it described the components of language that exist but we are not aware of. We started off small with phonetics, which is the study of the sounds found within a language itself, and then worked our way to compound sounds that have significance. Within this portion of the class we also discussed the anatomy of sound production and learned how deformities can play a role in unusually sound production. After this, the course really picked up as we started learning the formation of words and the structure of sentence formation. Again we looked at speech development of babies and then second language learners. This course finished off with semantics which had to do with the significance of words and how every culture has different words and syntax although they use the same language.
I am combining my description of Spanish Composition/ Oral practice and Spanish Advanced grammar and the concepts between the two courses were practically the same, just Spanish Advanced grammar expanded upon the concept learned in Spanish Composition/ Oral practice. The courses main focus were to refresh concepts learned in Spanish Language courses and use the time as practice and eventually be able to teach others the concepts. Some of the concepts we practiced were “ser vs. estar,” accent rules, pronouns and direct object pronouns, ect. What made these courses special was we learned how to teach the concepts to both Spanish heritage and English speakers.
The last course I took to meet the linguistics requirement was Spanish for the Professions. Every other week we would tackle a new profession (teacher, doctor, government, law, ect.) and Spanish speaking countries and learn about the professions in these countries. Every week also went through vocabulary modules to raise our register and make conversations about different fields run smoothly. The course also had an underlying theme of developing our professional selves by creating resumes and cover letters in Spanish.