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Personal Statement:English with Hispanic Studies 1TSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > English with Hispanic Studies 1
English with Hispanic Studies Personal StatementMy passion for Spanish and other languages derives from my love of performing music. My discovery of Latin-based music: Jazz, Tango and Salsa, amongst others, have fuelled my enthusiasm for learning the language of their origin. My devotion to linguistics has evolved from studying A level English Language and Literature. In the first year of the course, we studied numerous works, ranging from writers Khaled Housseni, to Harold Pinter. I take an interest in the study of speech: e.g. how a person's position in society affects the way in which they speak and consequently how they are judged by other people. In Spanish, I found the cultural topics particularly engaging. We studied elements of Spanish Cinema, which involved watching films including 'Te Doy Mis Ojos' and 'La Familia Rodante', enabling me to experience the language from both Spain and South America. I enjoy speaking with our language assistant and focusing on aspects of accent and pronunciation, which I have incorporated into my own language speaking. This was the key to gaining confidence with oral skills which I proved in the exam. The skills I have acquired through studying English and Spanish are interchangeable. Being able to scan texts, extract information and reproduce it in my own way has aided me in exams, coursework, and general reading around the subject. Following my degree, my ambition is to take my language abilities to a Spanish speaking country, and combine these with my love of music. Spain and Latin America (both being parts of the world where jazz influenced music is loved) are places where I feel that I will develop my learning in both languages and culture. Being able to speak Spanish and gain knowledge of popular culture will open up many future opportunities for me. It will enable me to travel to many different countries and to pursue my career with ease of communication. As I am interested in pursuing journalism, a linguistic based degree course will enable me to become confident and fluent in numerous Modern languages, and I will obtain strengths that will benefit me in my chosen career path. Outside my English lessons, I read a range novels and non-fiction texts and have recently started a series of articles, all of which are written by pre and post-war female journalists. I take part in online language learning exchanges, and I have email/instant messaging contacts with people my own age, who are studying English as a second language in Spain and Latin America. This has rapidly improved my conversational Spanish, and I am learning about new aspects of modern Spanish culture. I have broadened my abilities by also taking online courses in beginners Italian and Portuguese. I have played the flute since the age of 8, and I am particularly passionate about Jazz and Latin music. Most of the music I play is by composers of Hispanic origin. I am an active musician in my college, and have been part of the Jazz band for the past year. This has developed my ability to communicate my own ideas and create a unique take on original composition. Also, spending 7 months teaching jazz flute enabled me to develop my communication and inter-personal skills, both of which I feel will assist my transition from sixth form to university. I am determined, and persevere when I am challenged. I work well independently, but also focus and work effectively in a group situation. I consistently have my work well organised and always meet deadlines. I am an independent learner, and produce work to the best of my ability. I feel that being part of a linguistic subject will enable me to thrive in the subjects that I am most passionate about, and enable me to pursue my future ambitions. Universities Applied to:
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