Luong: MLO4
The course I completed to meet this MLO outcome were both taken in Spain: Chinese Writing and Islamic Culture in Spain. The Chinese Writing course was a Facultad course taken at the University of Granada. I found this class to be challenging because of the materials taught in that class. I found it interesting and almost intimidating being in a class surrounded by students who are native to Granada and I was the only American in the class. The professor had a thicker accent than the professors at the Centro de Lenguas Moderna, where the rest of my classes were taught. The professor always had powerpoints in his lectures so I found that to be very helpful. I chose this class because I’ve never taken a class related to the Chinese culture. I thought it would be interesting to learn a little more about the history of my background that I am not already familiar with. The professor handed out an assignment packet where we had to practice writing Chinese characters and understand what each character meant. This class felt more like a Chinese culture/linguistics class. The professor lectured about the history of China, the geography and linguistics in the different parts of china. It wasn't mainly focused on the writing.
On a personal note, I am of Chinese background; therefore I would consider the Spanish culture to be a secondary cultural knowledge. However, during my year in Spain, I’ve traveled to numerous countries of different cultures and I have had the pleasure of living with a Japanese student studying in Granada. I find a great appreciation in traveling to other countries and learning about their culture, language and ways of life. It just broadens my perspective of the world and I have become more open minded to new experiences. Meeting people from different cultural backgrounds born in the United States is completely different from meeting people directly from that country. I find it very rewarding meeting people from around the world and learning about their language and traditions. The one thing I feel that connects me to people from other cultures is my love of food.
On a personal note, I am of Chinese background; therefore I would consider the Spanish culture to be a secondary cultural knowledge. However, during my year in Spain, I’ve traveled to numerous countries of different cultures and I have had the pleasure of living with a Japanese student studying in Granada. I find a great appreciation in traveling to other countries and learning about their culture, language and ways of life. It just broadens my perspective of the world and I have become more open minded to new experiences. Meeting people from different cultural backgrounds born in the United States is completely different from meeting people directly from that country. I find it very rewarding meeting people from around the world and learning about their language and traditions. The one thing I feel that connects me to people from other cultures is my love of food.