E. El presente perfecto: El mundo hoy. Your friend is coming…

E. El presente perfecto: El mundo hoy. Your friend is coming back from studying abroad and he has been disconnected from the news. Update him on what’s happened lately. It can include yourself, your family, entertainment, campus, the city, the country, etc. Type four updates in what you think most important using the present perfect indicative, in the space provided. (1.5 pts. each: 0.5 pt. for correct conjugation of haber, 0.5 pt. for correct past participle, 0.5 pt. for logical response; 6 pts. total)   MODELO: (You read): Cuéntame ¿Qué ha pasado últimamente?   – Pues mira (let me tell you)…  (You type): el equipo de fútbol de OSU ha ganado el campeonato de fútbol universitario. Además…    1. [1] 2. [2] 3. [3] 4. [4]

C. Respuesta breve: Consideraciones culturales. First, consi…

C. Respuesta breve: Consideraciones culturales. First, consider the relevant sections of ¡Arriba! (Panoramas, Mi experiencia, and Club cultura) and classroom discussions from SPAN 1103. Then, select two countries studied (i.e., Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela) and identify two specific places, products, practices, or perspectives to discuss. Finally, type a brief response with a minimum of eight complete sentences, in Spanish, describing (1.) how each specific place, product, practice, or perspective has or continues to influence said country and (2.) how it is similar or different from your culture/community. Do not repeat information from previous exercises. (1 pt. for specifying each specific place, product, practice or perspective, 4 pts. for the influence/impact, 2 pts. for the comparison; 8 pts. total)  Products: musical instruments, literature, artwork, dances, etc. Practices: foods, drinks, festivals, traditions, gestures, etc. Place: important city center, landmark, museum, geographic location, etc. Perspectives: importance of traditional medicine, ecology, technology, etc. Note: In order to receive credit for this section, you must provide specific and detailed information that clearly supports your response. Vague or general answers will not receive credit. An example of a vague or general response would be, “En México hay muchas playas bonitas.” Lastly, it is strongly recommended to avoid phrases such as “everyone,” “no one,” “all Mexicans/Americans/Venezuelans,” etc. that could lead to the oversimplification of complex cultural phenomena and promote superficial stereotypes of cultural practices, products or perspectives.