Sierra Rosado
B.S. Language and International Health
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Culture & Literature Artifacts
La Presentación de El Greco y su obra maestra de “El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz”
The goal of this assignment was to explore El Greco’s artistic influence on both Spanish culture and society during the Renaissance. His masterpiece, “El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz” presents important historical, cultural, and symbolic elements that can be analyzed by viewers as well. Throughout my writing process, I was able to better understand art history and the influence it had on 16th century Spain as El Greco is still considered one of the most influential artists in Spain today. My learning from this writing assignment can be applied to future projects where I may have to analyze cultural and artistic pieces of work and the ability to effectively assess these can be valuable in any sort of analytical writing. My role in this paper involved researching El Greco’s biography, his influence, and conducting a detailed analysis of “El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz” in order to engage with the artist and material itself.
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Eco-Explorando el Impacto Comunitario a Través del Aprendizaje de Servicio en la Comunidad Latina
This service learning assignment allowed me to understand the importance of heritage gatherings in the Latino community through my participation in the Hispanic Heritage festival and Día de los Muertos event. Additionally, these gatherings allowed me to gain a firsthand look at how cultural celebrations foster a sense of belonging and can positively impact mental well-being. As a volunteer, I had the rewarding responsibility of organizing children’s activities, interacting with families, and preparing for the Día de los Muertos event. These roles allowed me to see the dedication that goes into planning culturally significant celebrations and gave me direct experience in communicating with individuals while also practicing my Spanish skills. This assignment also further encouraged me to focus on working in health and community services. Overall, this learning experience showed me how cultural celebration contributes to creating inclusive communities where individuals feel understood, valued, and connected.
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Rosalía: reinventando la música española a través de letras y visuales
By analyzing Rosalia's songs "Malamente," "Pienso en tu Mirá," and "Aunque es de Noche”, I learned how Rosalía transforms traditional Spanish music by blending flamenco with modern styles like reggaetón and electronic. I understood how she uses both lyrics and visuals to communicate emotions and themes like vulnerability, jealousy, and spirituality. Throughout my analyst, I was able to strengthen my analytical skills, particularly in breaking down artistic details and understanding cultural symbolism embedded in the songs. These skills will be useful for any future assignments where I analyze creative or cultural works. Additionally, learning how to interpret both visual and lyrical elements together will help me in projects that involve exploring themes and cultural expressions such as in music, art, or literature. Overall, the assignment allowed me to feel more confident in my ability to study complex artistic pieces and understand the artist’s message and technique.