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Experience - Discipline - Transfer
Experience
My current experience applying Spanish outside the classroom is limited but growing. One valuable resource has been News in Slow Spanish, a streaming program that presents news and cultural topics at a pace that allows me to follow current events in Spain, Mexico, and Latin America. This online learning platform also offers chat rooms where participants converse in Spanish, giving me opportunities to practice listening and speaking in real time. Through these interactions, I have gained insight into how Spanish-speaking countries view the United States, which has deepened my cultural awareness and motivated me to continue my studies in Mexico in the spring of 2026.
Discipline
Spanish 311 introduced me to Latin American writers, poets, and short films that highlight political and social inequalities across the region. For example, Claribel Alegría’s poem La Intrusa explores themes of identity and the passage of time, while Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma portrays the lack of protection for domestic workers — a global issue that reaches far beyond Mexico. These works reveal systemic inequities and require critical discussions.
Through class discussions on globalization, I have gained insight into both the advantages and disadvantages of multinational businesses. Many Latin American countries continue to struggle with achieving economic and social stability and studying Spanish has helped me understand these challenges from diverse perspectives. By connecting language learning with themes of globalization and diversity, I am developing communication skills that will support success in a global context and deepen my appreciation for Hispanic culture.
Transfer
America’s influence on the Western Hemisphere and the contributions these countries make to the stability of non–Spanish-speaking nations. Studying the language, culture, and economic and social conditions of Latin America provides an essential overview of the complex relationships between multinational businesses, governments, and Latin American societies.
By connecting my Spanish studies with themes from courses on globalization and international relations, I have come to appreciate the importance of communication and cultural understanding in strengthening ties between North America and Latin America. These connections highlight how language proficiency supports collaboration, trade, and mutual respect across borders. My continued study of Spanish reflects a commitment to bridging classroom learning with real-world contexts, deepening my appreciation for cultural diversity and global interdependence.
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