What: Webcast Informe Cultural is presentation consisting of an audio recording and pictures. The goal of the project was for students to demonstrate an ability to use simple sentences in Spanish in order to effectively communicate cultural practices, perspectives, and products. I conducted a lot of research to complete this project, and was able to learn about the culture of Chile. For instance, Chile is the longest countries in the world, with a diverse climate to include, desert highlands, Andes Mountains, tropical rain forests, and few regions with arable farm land. Most of the population is Catholic and Spanish speaking; however, there are a few native religion and languages. Chileans prefer direct communication styles, but favor trust and relationships over tangible benefits. These are just some of the points I was able to gather from my research.

So What: This assignment demonstrates competence in learning outcome #2 because it requires students to show knowledge of professional practices and perspectives in Spanish speaking countries. Aside from researching the culture of Chile, I was able to showcase my skills as a Spanish writer and speaker. Deciding which verb form to use, and how to conjugate is often time consuming because Spanish has so much more variation than the English language. In writing this script, I was able to refine my skills as a Spanish writer. Also, it took many tries to get the recording just right. When speaking for 3-5 minutes, it is inevitable that you will make a couple mistakes. IT was my goal to be grammatically correct across the board. Therefore, I had to put in the extra time to get it done.

Now What: In order to improve from my current level, I would have to spend more time analyzing the culture. This could take the form of reading Chilean newspapers and articles. Or even watching Chilean TV shows. However, the best way for me to learn the culture of another country, would to actually visit it myself. In fact, this summer I will be going to Peru for Army Summer Training. While the majority of the time will be devoted to military training, I will get a chance to see what the country has to offer. I am excited to go on this trip as I have never left the country before.

Webcast Script:

Introducción: En la presentación, yo voy a hablar del país de Chile. Chile está en Latín América. Chile hizo declaración independencia en 1818 por el imperio España. Porque de este, la cultura era influencia mucho para la cultura de España. Chile tiene un populación aproxima de 17,000,000. Español es el idioma de oficial. Hay tres tópicos: Perspectivo de Cultura, Producticos, y Prácticas.

Perspectivo de Cultura: En Chile, la familia es muy importante. La gente tiene dos apellidos. Un apellido es de madre y otra es de padre. Nepotismo es un concepto positivo. Muchas agencias pequeños son operar de familias solo. La religión practicaba la mayoría es católica. Católica ensenaba en las escuelas. La mayoría leyes y fiestas son influencia de religión. Por ejemplo, aborto es ilegal, divorcia fui hacer legal en 2004, y mucho personas celebran se un día de santo y cumpleaños. Es no importante ser puntual. Tiempo es no la moneda.

Prácticas: Los hombres se estrechan los manos cuando ellos se encuentran. Eventos de sociales son muy formales. Siempre usa títulos de oficial o señora y señor. Nombres de primeros son usar cuando conoce la persona bien. Usa los saludos de buenos días, buenas tardes, y buenas noches. Siempre usa utensilios. Espera la host para hace el salud. Las tarjetas de presentaciones son intercambiar a la empezar. Tiene las tarjetas de presentaciones en la condición buena.

Producticos: Lleva los regalos cuando invita para la casa. No da rosas amarrillos porque lo representa desprecio. Los regalos son abrir cuando reciba. Las tarjetas de presentaciones son muy importante para Chileans. Trabajadores necesito viste muy formal. Tu apariencia es muy importante.

Hotel Reservations:

IPA 1 Part C:

Five Cards Trick: Not Available

 

5/1/18

VMI

Dear Reader:

I can forecast language barriers, translate administrative forms, and use basic Spanish in speaking and writing. The following assignments demonstrate what I can do in Spanish: Webcast Script, IPA I conversation, 5 Tricks card game, and the Hotel Reservation.

In the webcast script I demonstrated that I can use simple sentences to inform others on the culture of Chile. I gave facts about the products, perspectives and practices in Chile. For instance, I mentioned how Chile is very formal and they use appropriate titles when addressing others. Additionally, their society is largely influenced by the Catholic church. Armed with this knowledge, I would be able to interact with Chileans without infringing on any social norms.

In the IPA I conversation I demonstrated that I can sell an airplane ticket in Spanish. My partner needed to buy a ticket to Miami, so I asked him questions about where he was going, how many tickets, when he needed to arrive and return, which type of seat he wanted and more. As an airline agent, I asked questions that pertained to buying an airline ticket using the appropriate verb form, and even summarized his purchase. After this experience, I would be able to use my knowledge of vocab, sentence structure and verb conjugation to effectively purchase an airplane ticket. This should be helpful this summer as I plan to travel to Peru.

In the 5 Tricks card game I demonstrated that I forecast cultural barriers. Unbeknownst to the players, each group was given different instructions on how to play the card game. The trick was we could not communicate whatsoever. After rotating groups, it was obvious we were playing by different rules. I learned the importance of communication and that foreigners need to know the native language at a basic level in order to communicate effectively.

In the Hotel Reservation I demonstrated that I can translate an administrative form, and answer the questions. I used cognates and context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words. After this assignment, I am confident I can complete basic forms in Spanish.

Sincerely,

Charles Palandati