Spanish Civil War

The culture that I chose to learn about was of the Spanish ethnicity and the Catholic Church; therefore I submerged myself with a Spanish speaking Catholic service at a local church in Murrieta off of Whitewood. My religious affiliation is Christian however the way in which I practice my belief is not the same as with Catholicism. I also do not understand nor do I speak Spanish, I am English speaking only. This would be a new experience for me, and make the experience beneficial I would be going…

teeth, and the beauty of the Spanish language. I had bought a one-way ticket to Mexico two months prior and ended up travelling down to Guatemala to stay with friends. These friends introduced me to Javier. Within three weeks of knowing each other, I was living in his bedroom at his parent’s house in Guatemala City. I knew that if I wanted to stay in Guatemala, I’d have to find work. The options were slim for an American with no work visa and a minuscule amount of Spanish- either a bar or a…

Should the United States Make English the Primary Language? There are many advantages and disadvantages to have the English language as the standard language of the United States. English should the primary language because it will create successful communication, diversity, and consistent immigration requirements. Have you ever been to another country and not comprehended the language? The United States should make English as the primary language. I agree that it would make people from other…

Introduction Latinos account for 16.5% of the United States population, and are the fastest growing minority group. In 2012, the population of Latino children was 24%, and is expected to increase to 36% by 2050. Children who identify Spanish as their first language (L1) and English as their second (L2) are considered dual language learners (DLLs), and these children will enter preschool in the process of developing both languages. DLLs also account for 30% of Head Start programs. Unfortunately,…

Mad for God, written by Sara Tilghman Nalle, is a microhistory about the life of a Spanish wool carder, his sacrilegious statements and beliefs, and his trial at the hands of the Inquisition in 16th century Spain. Nalle dissects this time period with a revisionist approach; she attempts a historical reconstruction and succeeds in humanizing the actions of certain clergy and officers of the Holy Catholic Church. By including personal details about the thought process and decision making of lead…

indigenous populations. Upon arrival in the New World, Spanish explorers encountered the native Mexica, who were great in numbers, but considerably weaker in military potential. Consequently, the initially peaceful relations between the Spaniards and Native Americans devolved into oppressive tyranny, in which the Spanish forcefully enslaved the Mexica denizens and diluted their established religions with Christianity. In doing so, the Spanish found a highly obtainable and exploitable source of…

More specifically, Hill explores the topic of “Mock Spanish” in the United States and the racism it specifically indexes. Here, Hill uses the term Mock Spanish to describe the colloquial and often grossly inaccurate use of certain Spanish words, phrases, and colloquialisms by Whites. Hill first argues that language can have an indexical racializing function. Another claim Hill makes states that historically Spanish-speaking populations are marginalized by an imposition of “linguistic…

two years, and after successfully executing the role of the Public Relations Officer my sophomore year, I am the first female president of Spanish National Honors Society. Along with my leadership positions in the clubs already listed, I am an active member of National Honors Society, Beta Club, Young American Democrats Club, Women 's Empowerment Club, Spanish Club, and Backpacking Club. Through hosting and planning weekly meetings, organizing…

find something to be as passionate about as I am baseball." The day I sat in my first Spanish class, I was intrigued, and now 6…

American is plain and boring and all the same. Spanish is interesting and different. “The food is just so much better”, he says. I can even agree with this to some extent the food is amazing. It is such a different cultural that I want to know more about. There are some things I find different that I…