Goals

Goals

Strategies for Meeting Goals

Semester’s End Self-Evaluation

Course Goal for Interpretive Listening

I can understand extended speech and follow complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand sources such as TV news, current affairs programs, and films in standard language.

I will prepare for meeting this goal by watching tv in Spanish, reading Yahoo! Telemundo news, and actively listen to radio satations and or music in spanish to better my listening and understanding skills.

I would have to say I met this goal. Throughout the semester, listening to my language partner and watching different types of media in Spanish, I understand the conversations.

Course Goal for Interpretive Reading

I can read texts such as articles and reports that are concerned with contemporary problems written from a particular viewpoint or perspective. I can understand contemporary literary prose.

Reading latino magazines or newspapers and BBCmundo articles are a source for practice. Things I do not understanding can be looked up or ask my language partner.

I definitely struggled with this goal but after practicing and learning techniques during the 051 course, my interpretive reading skills are stronger.

Course Goal for Interpersonal Speaking

I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts and support my views.

Practicing speaking with both my language partner and any other people whom I know that are native speakers. Constant conversations will help with my ability to respond with spontaneity.

This goal I met through the practice sessions as well as using my skills to help the Spanish-speaking community where I work, relaying understandable information.

Course Goal for Presentational Speaking

I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Being confident and preparing before hand will allow me to have a better presentation. Proper research and speaking in practice out loud will help.

I have improved in this aspect of language learning, but I feel there is room for expansion. With more practice I know I can fully meet this goal.

Course Goal for Presentational Writing

I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write texts such as an essay or report that conveys information or gives reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write texts such as letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

I will practice my writing skills through communication with native speaker pen pals and taking class writing assignments seriously. Study of grammar and writing will also help me better write a text that successfully conveys the message at the correct level of Spanish.

My writing skills this semester are the most improved area. The in-class practice writing, Vistas activities, and writing samples show growth in both my vocabulary and overall written communication skills.

Personal Goal One

Be able to use more of a conversational tone rather than a generic, textbook voice.

Practice and ask questions about words I can use as transitions or sentence fillers.

I worked on integrating personality into my conversations and became more confident with a variety of words and tones.

Personal Goal Two

Improve the depth of my vocabulary.

Reading the texbook, articles, film, and speaking will widen my vocabulary.

This is another area where my goal hasn’t been completely met, but has been worked on and needs more practice.