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Speech
4 score and 7 years ago, the pioneers of technology brought forth, upon this country, a revolutionary invention intended for all. Reliable and relatively quick transportation, otherwise known as the automobile. (Use inhaler) Man from thereon has continued to strive, oblivious to the consequences. (Use inhaler) Today, we are faced with the problem of extreme air pollution, caused by the very inventions intended to help us. The very air we breathe filled with enough pollution to take the lives of 5.5 million people. Imagine, the living conditions of me, a person affected with asthma. *Choke up* (Struggle to use inhaler) I cannot demand the discontinuation of automobiles, *Deeper emphasis* But I also cannot allow the destruction, the devastation of our Earth How unaware we are to ravage this very Earth we care so much about The air, polluted The Earth, pillaged Our lungs, poisoned Now all we can do is see how long this world can endure. NEED AIR |
Speech in Spanish
Cuatro puntos y siete años, los pioneros de tecnología trajo adelante, sobre esta país, un revolucionario invención destinado a todos. De confianza y relativamente rápido transporte, de otra manera conocido como el automóvil. (Uso inhalador) Hombre de ahí en adelante tiene continuado esforzarse, inconsciente de las consecuencias. (Uso inhalador) Hoy, estamos enfrentados con el problema de extremo contaminación del aire, causado por el mismo invencions destinado ayudar nosotros. El mismo aire respiramos lleno de suficiente contaminación amenazar las vidas de cinco millones de personas. Imagina, el condiciones de vida de mi, una persona con asma. *Atragantarse* (lucha usar inhalador) No puedo ser egoísta y demanda la automoviles de discontinuación, *énfasis más profundo* Pero no puedo permitir la destrucción, la devastación de nuestro tierra Como inconsciente nosotros estamos devastar esto misma tierra, nosotros importa mucho por El aire, contaminado La tierra, saqueado Nuestros pulmones, envenenado Ahora todo nosotros podemos hacer es ser cuanto tiempo este mundo puede soportar. NECESITO AIRE |
Reflection:
The muralism project was a project that stood out from the ones that I have done in the past. Taking a language class isn’t as simple as it seems as I’ve delved into the rich history of Mexico. The inspiration of muralism in my project brought many successes throughout the process and the beginning. I wanted to choose something that is infinitesimally close to the concept of muralism, so I chose to do a sculpture. Following that, my issue of air pollution connects to me extremely naturally. With an issue that I find interesting, I’m willing to put in the extra mile and smoothly sailed through most of the benchmarks with my intended result. The only notable roadblock in the whole process would be the time management, with the mural team and other class exhibitions going on at the same time.
Something that I would do differently in the muralism project would be to find more critique for my product. Sure class critique and practice exhibition sessions do give critique, it isn’t as in depth as individual critique. Finding someone that is willing to give out the hard facts is something that helps greatly. To refine and improve is something that should always be done as there will always be another stage you can reach.
One of the most significant parts of the project would definitely be the historical part. Learning about the power of muralism through the impact it had in Mexico’s history is an experience I will never forget. The power that each mural holds is unbelievable, giving power to the common voice and letting Mexico go through a revolutionary change. I found it especially interesting and significant because it represents a way for me. To me, it represents an impact, something that unites and conquers and I wish to accomplish just that.
This project for me growth wise has been fruitful, the speech aspect of the muralism project really put emphasis on learning and expanding upon your knowledge in Spanish, whether it’s speaking, writing, listening, and pronunciation. Writing a speech or spoken piece originating from our main language is definitely a challenge as the rules are changed, words are translated and fluency/style cannot be replicated. Using a speech from Abraham Lincoln as inspiration and his speech style for the Gettysburg Address will not be the same when saying it in Spanish, and that was the part that really expanded my knowledge in speaking and writing Spanish. The muralism aspect is another form of important Spanish history that we managed to grasp while in the process. The muralism used to reunify Mexico after the Mexican Revolution is an impact that I won’t forget.
A suggestion that I have for this project would definitely be the structuring of it. The exhibition style really wasn’t decided until the last week of the whole process, which really put us into a difficult spot on whether it was upfront speeches or a museum type exhibition. Other than that, the history and freedom used are definitely steps in the right path.
Una sugerencia que tengo para este proyecto sería la estructuración. El estilo de exposición no fue decidido hasta la semana pasada, lo que nos pone en un mal lugar. Exposición de discursos o museos. Aparte de eso, la historia y la libertad es el camino correcto.
The muralism project was a project that stood out from the ones that I have done in the past. Taking a language class isn’t as simple as it seems as I’ve delved into the rich history of Mexico. The inspiration of muralism in my project brought many successes throughout the process and the beginning. I wanted to choose something that is infinitesimally close to the concept of muralism, so I chose to do a sculpture. Following that, my issue of air pollution connects to me extremely naturally. With an issue that I find interesting, I’m willing to put in the extra mile and smoothly sailed through most of the benchmarks with my intended result. The only notable roadblock in the whole process would be the time management, with the mural team and other class exhibitions going on at the same time.
Something that I would do differently in the muralism project would be to find more critique for my product. Sure class critique and practice exhibition sessions do give critique, it isn’t as in depth as individual critique. Finding someone that is willing to give out the hard facts is something that helps greatly. To refine and improve is something that should always be done as there will always be another stage you can reach.
One of the most significant parts of the project would definitely be the historical part. Learning about the power of muralism through the impact it had in Mexico’s history is an experience I will never forget. The power that each mural holds is unbelievable, giving power to the common voice and letting Mexico go through a revolutionary change. I found it especially interesting and significant because it represents a way for me. To me, it represents an impact, something that unites and conquers and I wish to accomplish just that.
This project for me growth wise has been fruitful, the speech aspect of the muralism project really put emphasis on learning and expanding upon your knowledge in Spanish, whether it’s speaking, writing, listening, and pronunciation. Writing a speech or spoken piece originating from our main language is definitely a challenge as the rules are changed, words are translated and fluency/style cannot be replicated. Using a speech from Abraham Lincoln as inspiration and his speech style for the Gettysburg Address will not be the same when saying it in Spanish, and that was the part that really expanded my knowledge in speaking and writing Spanish. The muralism aspect is another form of important Spanish history that we managed to grasp while in the process. The muralism used to reunify Mexico after the Mexican Revolution is an impact that I won’t forget.
A suggestion that I have for this project would definitely be the structuring of it. The exhibition style really wasn’t decided until the last week of the whole process, which really put us into a difficult spot on whether it was upfront speeches or a museum type exhibition. Other than that, the history and freedom used are definitely steps in the right path.
Una sugerencia que tengo para este proyecto sería la estructuración. El estilo de exposición no fue decidido hasta la semana pasada, lo que nos pone en un mal lugar. Exposición de discursos o museos. Aparte de eso, la historia y la libertad es el camino correcto.