MLOs (Major Learning Outcomes)
MLO 2: LINGUISTICS
The student develops their knowledge of fundamental concepts in the fields of Hispanic and Applied Linguistics, and is able to apply them in the completion of research papers and data-driven research studies pertaining to current issues in these areas
The student completes four courses related to the Spanish language and Hispanic and/or Applied Linguistics. These courses deal with: the history of Spanish, advanced grammar, Spanish-English translation, a general introduction to Spanish linguistics and second language acquisition, Spanish for professional application (medical, legal, etc. spheres), composition and conversation, and bilingualism.
The student develops their knowledge of fundamental concepts in the fields of Hispanic and Applied Linguistics, and is able to apply them in the completion of research papers and data-driven research studies pertaining to current issues in these areas
The student completes four courses related to the Spanish language and Hispanic and/or Applied Linguistics. These courses deal with: the history of Spanish, advanced grammar, Spanish-English translation, a general introduction to Spanish linguistics and second language acquisition, Spanish for professional application (medical, legal, etc. spheres), composition and conversation, and bilingualism.
MLO 2
In order to complete research articles and data-driven small-scale research investigations relevant to contemporary issues in these sectors, students enhance their knowledge of core principles in the subjects of Hispanic and Applied Linguistics.When I examine language, I can see how important linguistics is to the evolution of the language. By analyzing the many sounds that words can create and how the mouth can produce those sounds, linguistics provides us with a window through which to observe how a language is spoken. A linguistics course that helped fulfill this learning outcome was SPAN 315: Introduction to Translation Spanish-English, where we learned to develop an understanding of translation theory through reading and class discussion, and come to understand communicative translation while comparing it toa direct, word-for-word approach. One task that I did in this course was that I completed a great deal of translations, which helped me improve my translation skills which is important. This is important because by improving my Spanish skills I am able to speak the language I was fortunate enough to be born and raised with. Which is really handy when talking to my family that only speaks Spanish. One task that we did was say something in English then we had to translate it in Spanish to analyze the patterns of different peoples’ speech. Another course that helped me analyze the speech patterns of different people was in SPAN 345 Bilingualism in Spanish-Speaking World. In this course we explored the nature of bilingualism, focusing on its neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and linguistic aspects. Throughout the class, students examined concepts and research questions in these areas. One task that really helped this was our individual presentations that talked about our Spanish speaking past and present, which was a way to examine where other people come from plus how they speak. All of these courses fulfilled my linguistic major learning outcome by helping me view language differently and looking beyond the literature and the art that is offered regarding Hispanic cultures. Some challenges that remain after completing these courses is that my Spanish to English translation can still use some work and ways that I plan to improve them is by translating certain words when people talk to me in English.
In order to complete research articles and data-driven small-scale research investigations relevant to contemporary issues in these sectors, students enhance their knowledge of core principles in the subjects of Hispanic and Applied Linguistics.When I examine language, I can see how important linguistics is to the evolution of the language. By analyzing the many sounds that words can create and how the mouth can produce those sounds, linguistics provides us with a window through which to observe how a language is spoken. A linguistics course that helped fulfill this learning outcome was SPAN 315: Introduction to Translation Spanish-English, where we learned to develop an understanding of translation theory through reading and class discussion, and come to understand communicative translation while comparing it toa direct, word-for-word approach. One task that I did in this course was that I completed a great deal of translations, which helped me improve my translation skills which is important. This is important because by improving my Spanish skills I am able to speak the language I was fortunate enough to be born and raised with. Which is really handy when talking to my family that only speaks Spanish. One task that we did was say something in English then we had to translate it in Spanish to analyze the patterns of different peoples’ speech. Another course that helped me analyze the speech patterns of different people was in SPAN 345 Bilingualism in Spanish-Speaking World. In this course we explored the nature of bilingualism, focusing on its neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and linguistic aspects. Throughout the class, students examined concepts and research questions in these areas. One task that really helped this was our individual presentations that talked about our Spanish speaking past and present, which was a way to examine where other people come from plus how they speak. All of these courses fulfilled my linguistic major learning outcome by helping me view language differently and looking beyond the literature and the art that is offered regarding Hispanic cultures. Some challenges that remain after completing these courses is that my Spanish to English translation can still use some work and ways that I plan to improve them is by translating certain words when people talk to me in English.