MLO 2: Language and Linguistic Knowledge
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.
MLO 2
Meza MLO 2
During spring 2013 I was able to take Spanish 303, more specifically Advanced Spanish Grammar. Even though I grew up speaking Spanish and all of my surroundings have involved dealing with Spanish speaking people I really believe I have gained tremendous knowledge here at California State University of the Monterey Bay. My emphasis is in the language linguistics so all of my required classes dealt with the major I chose.
Took Spanish 302 and also in spring 2013, which broadened my understanding of the Spanish language. For this class we used the book titled, FONETICA Y FONOLOGIA ESPANOLAS FOURTH EDITION, the authors are Armin Schwegler Juergen Kempff Ana Ameal-Guerra. I was able to gain invaluable knowledge about the pronunciation of my language. What made it easy for me to understand the material were the excellent lectures given by Professor Arrizabalaba, assigned readings, and assigned homework. We were assigned weekly readings which made it easier to understand the lectures and participate in them with our comments. This course was intense and challenging at the same time. As mentioned previously I come from an environment where I speak Spanish all the time and I had never thought about the position of my tongue when speaking until I took this class. However, I absolutely enjoyed it because it gave me an understanding of the sound system of Spanish. We also covered some history, some grammar and some Spanish –English translation, which is what I really love. I learned about false cognates and how they could be your false friends when used incorrectly. Examples: family translated to familia is a good cognate, whereas, embarrassed translated to embarazado is incorrect because they have completely different definitions in both languages. One of them means to be shy and the other means to be pregnant. The ‘cognates’ part of the instruction was covered in Spanish 313 also known as Spanish Linguistics with Dr. Earl Brown as the professor. Spanish 302, History/Phonetic Structure of the Spanish Language, was covered by Dr. Carlos Arrizabalaga. The three previously mentioned courses also gave me an understanding of why people speak different. I understood that there are variables that contribute to why someone from the city does not speak the same as someone from the outskirts of the city, within the same Spanish language. Where we are from and where we grew up play a big role on how we speak.
Because of my life experience living, and shopping and going to school in a Spanish speaking community I believe I have covered MLO 2. However, by taking these particular courses, showing up every day to class, applying myself to do all the assigned homework, as well as doing the assigned weekly readings, I have enriched my personal and professional life with knowledge about my language and in doing so fulfilled MLO 2. For all the previously mentioned reasons I believe I have covered the MLO 2. This was not easy, but it was worth the effort and in doing so I learned substantially.
During spring 2013 I was able to take Spanish 303, more specifically Advanced Spanish Grammar. Even though I grew up speaking Spanish and all of my surroundings have involved dealing with Spanish speaking people I really believe I have gained tremendous knowledge here at California State University of the Monterey Bay. My emphasis is in the language linguistics so all of my required classes dealt with the major I chose.
Took Spanish 302 and also in spring 2013, which broadened my understanding of the Spanish language. For this class we used the book titled, FONETICA Y FONOLOGIA ESPANOLAS FOURTH EDITION, the authors are Armin Schwegler Juergen Kempff Ana Ameal-Guerra. I was able to gain invaluable knowledge about the pronunciation of my language. What made it easy for me to understand the material were the excellent lectures given by Professor Arrizabalaba, assigned readings, and assigned homework. We were assigned weekly readings which made it easier to understand the lectures and participate in them with our comments. This course was intense and challenging at the same time. As mentioned previously I come from an environment where I speak Spanish all the time and I had never thought about the position of my tongue when speaking until I took this class. However, I absolutely enjoyed it because it gave me an understanding of the sound system of Spanish. We also covered some history, some grammar and some Spanish –English translation, which is what I really love. I learned about false cognates and how they could be your false friends when used incorrectly. Examples: family translated to familia is a good cognate, whereas, embarrassed translated to embarazado is incorrect because they have completely different definitions in both languages. One of them means to be shy and the other means to be pregnant. The ‘cognates’ part of the instruction was covered in Spanish 313 also known as Spanish Linguistics with Dr. Earl Brown as the professor. Spanish 302, History/Phonetic Structure of the Spanish Language, was covered by Dr. Carlos Arrizabalaga. The three previously mentioned courses also gave me an understanding of why people speak different. I understood that there are variables that contribute to why someone from the city does not speak the same as someone from the outskirts of the city, within the same Spanish language. Where we are from and where we grew up play a big role on how we speak.
Because of my life experience living, and shopping and going to school in a Spanish speaking community I believe I have covered MLO 2. However, by taking these particular courses, showing up every day to class, applying myself to do all the assigned homework, as well as doing the assigned weekly readings, I have enriched my personal and professional life with knowledge about my language and in doing so fulfilled MLO 2. For all the previously mentioned reasons I believe I have covered the MLO 2. This was not easy, but it was worth the effort and in doing so I learned substantially.