MLO 2
The student develops an understanding of the structure of the Spanish language and is able to use appropriate level of formality according to the situation , whether in writing or in speech.
This Major Learning Outcome has been met through several courses including Spanish composition and oral practice, Phonetics, and various grammar courses taken to reach a high level of language proficiency. the composition and oral practice course focuses on the structuring of sentences and word combinations in order to provide a clear and coherent message. This course also engaged the student in various oral exercises. The goal of these courses was to teach the students how to write and communicate effectively.
Phonetics is the study of how sounds are formed, and also discusses the history of how a word transformed through time and region. such as the differences between the Latin language and Spanish, or even as recently as the transformation of the Spanish language from Spain to Mexico. The phonetics course at CSUMB greatly improved my abilities of articulation and gaining a better understanding of the history of the language, My Spanish accent and ability to pronounce difficult words by studying their phonetic transcription.
Phonetics is the study of how sounds are formed, and also discusses the history of how a word transformed through time and region. such as the differences between the Latin language and Spanish, or even as recently as the transformation of the Spanish language from Spain to Mexico. The phonetics course at CSUMB greatly improved my abilities of articulation and gaining a better understanding of the history of the language, My Spanish accent and ability to pronounce difficult words by studying their phonetic transcription.