MLO 2: Language and Linguistic Knowledge
MLO 2 LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTIC KNOWLEDGEThe 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.
Description: 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.
I took two classes that satisfy this MLO, Span 302 and Span 301. These two classes were very different. Span 301 was a composition/oral practice class. We learned proper punctuation, and when to use the correct grammar according to the situation. Homework for this class usually involved reading a story/scenario, then answering a multitude of questions to test our comprehension. We would then go over the homework during the following class. Span 302 was about the history and phonetic structure of the Spanish language. In this class we learned about the roots of the language, where the words came from, and what other languages were similar and why. This class was quite challenging, as I had never studied any language as in depth as we studied the Spanish language in this class. There was a good amount of Spanish history we learned about as well, particularly the different groups that conquered/occupied Spain at various times in history and how these groups influenced the Spanish language. An example of this would be the Arab conquest of the Iberian peninsula in the 8th century. It turns out that many common Spanish words are of Arabic origin: adobe, barrio, aceite, etc. I definitely have room for improvement in regard to this MLO, because I know that my Spanish is not correct all the time. I do not know whether I will continue to study and try to perfect my linguistic skills or not.
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.
Description: 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.
I took two classes that satisfy this MLO, Span 302 and Span 301. These two classes were very different. Span 301 was a composition/oral practice class. We learned proper punctuation, and when to use the correct grammar according to the situation. Homework for this class usually involved reading a story/scenario, then answering a multitude of questions to test our comprehension. We would then go over the homework during the following class. Span 302 was about the history and phonetic structure of the Spanish language. In this class we learned about the roots of the language, where the words came from, and what other languages were similar and why. This class was quite challenging, as I had never studied any language as in depth as we studied the Spanish language in this class. There was a good amount of Spanish history we learned about as well, particularly the different groups that conquered/occupied Spain at various times in history and how these groups influenced the Spanish language. An example of this would be the Arab conquest of the Iberian peninsula in the 8th century. It turns out that many common Spanish words are of Arabic origin: adobe, barrio, aceite, etc. I definitely have room for improvement in regard to this MLO, because I know that my Spanish is not correct all the time. I do not know whether I will continue to study and try to perfect my linguistic skills or not.