Spanish+Course

Dr. Ann Delforge is teaching a Spanish course in the Spring in which she plans to use Second Life.

Unlike the Italian course project, we will be looking at ALL Spanish speaking areas - including Spain, Central America, and South America.

Aside from the list of places below (Sky, you still need to add your places to this), here is the latest email I got from the faculty member. Below her email (here) lets see how much of this we can find.

Here is a list of topics that I’ll need to cover in Spanish 102 and some keywords related to ideas that I’d like to include in the SL component of the course. In addition to field trip activities and individual explorations of SL revolving around the following topics, I would also really like students to interact with native speakers. Any steps you could take toward finding places where they could meet up with native speakers would be helpful

__1. Vocabulary related to university study and life.__ It would be great if students could visit the SL campus of a university from a Spanish-speaking country. Any university that has an SL presence would be fine, but I’ll give the names of several particularly famous ones. Spain: La Universidad de Salamanca, La Universidad Complutense, La Universidad de Alcalá La Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Mexico: La Universidad Autónoma Nacional de México I would also love to have my students seek out university students from the Spanish-speaking world to interview them about their studies, their experiences as university students, etc. If you could give me any places where I might send them to find university students, that would be fantastic.

__2. The house. Vocabulary related to rooms of the house, furniture, etc__. If any of these famous houses have a presence in SL they would be of interest: Frida Kahlo’s house, now the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán La Alhambra in Granada Casa Batlló (designed by Antonio Gaudí, in Barcelona) Gaudí houses in Parc Guell The Alcazar in Segovia (model for the Disney castle El Escorial Salvador Dalí’s house in Figueres (now a Dalí museum)

__3.Places in cities, directions, descriptions of cities__ Madrid, Ciudad de México, Barcelona, La Habana, La Paz, etc. Any city that could be visited at least partially in SL would work

__Movies and Music__ I’m not sure if there’s anything in SL related to directors or films: Directors Pedro Almodóvar, Luis García Berlanga, Carlos Saura, Luis Buñuel Movies: Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, Volver, Hable con ella, El verdugo Musical Styles / Dance: //Maybe there are SL clubs where dancing occurs to these types of music?// Flamenco, Salsa, Reggaetón, Tango Some popular musical artists: Calle 13, Aventura, Shakira, Café Tacuba, Orishas, Daddy Yankee, Estopa, Los Aterciopelados, La Quinta Estación

__Food and restaurants__ I suppose that there aren’t any restaurants in SL and suspect that this may not be a good topic for the medium. However, if there does happen to be anything related to the following foods, it would be helpful: Foods: Gazpacho, tortilla (Spanish or Mexican), coca (a food in the Andes) cuy (guinea pig), pupusas, arepas, pozole, pulpo a la gallega Eating styles: Tapas (little snacks you get with your drinks in Spain) or el tapeo (culture and practice of eating tapas)

__Vacation destinations__ I have students take “imaginary vacations” and describe them to the class in order to practice the past tense. We might also visit some places as a group. Here are some I’d like to do. Teotihuacan Chitzen Itza Buenos Aires Easter Island Santiago de Compostela / the pilgrimage route that ends in this city, known as El Camino de Santiago Lake Titicaca (and the island in the Lake) Chan Chan Machu Picchu La Alhambra Sevilla Córdoba Santiago de Chile

__Museums__ Prado Museo de la Reina Sofia

Shopping and clothing Any site that might allow for bargaining (regateo) would be of interest. Also, any free clothing (on list I gave AJ earlier) would be helpful. Anything related to clothing stores important in the Spanish-speaking world would also be good. Two are Zara and El Corte Inglés Mercado de las brujas en La Paz, Bolivia (witch’s market in la paz)

Biographies Students would do these individually, searching for information and then doing presentations in SL, maybe? __A few possible candidates:__ Eva Perón, Carlos Gardel, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez, Juan Carlos - King of Spain, Salvador Dalí, Francisco Franco, Federico García Lorca, Joaquín Sabina, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, Cantinflas, Camarón de la Isla, Miguel de Unamuno, Felipe II, Isabel la Católica, Celia Cruz, Miguel de Cervantes, El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

General Really, any interesting places in either Spain, South or Central America that we could visit would be of interest. I could tweak the topics to accommodate any really cool SL site.

__**Vocabulary & Learning**__

 * Learn Spanish** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Instituto%20Espanol/47/162/26] [Steve]
 * Virtual Spain SL** -[] [Ulani]

__**The House**__

 * Frida Kahlo's Blue Mood -** [] [Steve]
 * The Alcazar in Segovia** - [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Swanbridge/89/201/47] [Ulani]
 * El Escorial** -[| http://slurl.com/secondlife/El Escorial/133/17/21] [Ulani]

__**Destinations**__

 * Al Andalus Almhambra Palace and Auditorium -** [] [Steve]

__**Universities in SL**__

 * Universidad a Distancia de Madrid, UDIMA -** [] [Steve]
 * PUCP-Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru -** [|http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Showashinzan/85/164/75][Steve]
 * Univerisdad de San Martin de Porres** - [] [Ulani]
 * Universidad a Distancia de Madrid** __[] [Ulani]__

__**Museums & Culture**__

 * Salvador Dali - The Persistence of Memory (Painting recreated in 3d in SL) -** [] [Steve]
 * Tropicana Piano Ballroom** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mercycary/110/129/680] [Steve]
 * Museo Florencio Molina Campos** -[| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Condensation%20Land/188/18/27] [Ulani]
 * Cathedral of Guadalajara** -[] [Ulani]

__**Vacation Destinations**__

 * Chitzen Itza** -__[| http://slurl.com/secondlife/visit%20mexico/196/69/38]__ [Ulani]
 * Buenos Aires** -[| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saint%20Antoine/84/158/30] [Ulani]

__**Food & Restaurants**__
I found a shop that sold clothes specialized for a flamenco dancer but there is a buffet of Spanish food upstairs, look around and enjoy. The whole island is active with Spanish-speakers and Hispanic culture. - __[]__ [Ulani]

__**Movies & Music**__

 * Tango Bar** - [] [Ulani]


 * La Sagrada Familia** __[] [Robin]__


 * Pueblito Paisa** __[] [Robin]__

Older Assignment What we need from you is to generate a list of places around SL that are either owned by Speaking residents, frequented by Spanish speaking residents (who are speaking Spanish) or are recreations of places that are in Spain, Central American, or South America (meaning, actually places like the Mayan Ruins or cities like Madrid, etc...).

Each of you, please add at least four (4) destinations below. Include the SLURL, a description, and the activity level when you were there. A second part of this assignment will be for each of you to visit the locations that the others have posted, add your comments, and an indication of how many people were there when you were there (meaning, all of you should list what time of the day you were there - in Eastern time, not Second Life time)

After the location name and SLURL, please put your name in brackets [AJ]

In addition, I'd also like each of you to contribute three (3) names of groups in SL that are either about Spanish language or culture or for those who are Spanish language speakers. I'm putting the chart for that at the bottom of the page, below all of the locations listed.

__Locations:
 * 1)**__ **Chichen Itza**__[| http://slurl.com/secondlife/visit%20mexico/196/69/38] [Robin] __

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Rest upon the steps of one of the digitized wonders of Second Life. The model of Chichen Itza is relatively close to its real counterpart, with the only unrealistic feature being the proximity to other relics and ruins. ======

 There were 6 other people here at 3:35PM on Jan 25, 2010
The island's replica of Chichen Itza is very realistic. There was 1 other person here at 11:36am on Jan 28th 2010 [Ulani] [Steve] 2 other Avatars on 3/1/10 12:40PM [Steve] 1 other Avatar on 3/4/10 11:00AM__
 * Ulani** __0 other avatars on 03/01/10 1:30PM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:12PM



**2)** **Buenos Aires** __[] [Robin]__

[Steve] Could not teleport here on 3/1/10 12:46PM [Steve]Could not teleport on 3/4/10 11:02AM__
 * Ulani** __can not teleport on 03/01/2010 1:31PM
 * Ulani** could not teleport on 3/4/10 1:13PM


 * 3)** **La Sagrada Familia** __[] [Robin]__

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Look and be amazed at the skill and craftsmanshop of Second Life Users. This highly detailed structure is a facsimilie of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. When you are done with its outside splendor, be sure to walk around the inside as well (which is not as great as the outside... at least in SL)======

There were 3 other people at 3:47 on Jan 25, 2010
There was 0 activity on this island at 11:44am on Jan 28th 2010.[Ulani]\ [Steve] 5 other avatars on 3/1/10 12:48PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:05PM
 * Ulani** 1 other avatar on 03/01/1010 1:32PM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:15PM


 * 4)** **Pueblito Paisa** __[] [Robin]__

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//Fundación Colombiamor is a non-for-profit organization, by way of the virtual community Colombiamor, set to achieve greater social projection, growth and strength of Columbia. It strives for unity and connection of people and therefore invites the participation of Colombians residing inside and outside the country and any other nationality regardless of their creed that are committed to the social welfare of those with limited resources in Columbia//======

There were 16 people at 3:49PM on Jan 25, 2010
There is alot of Columbian pride on this island, for example the SL logo is in the color of the Columbian flags. This is a good place to interact with Spanish- speaking people. All labels are written in Spanish. There was 4 other people on this island at 11:50am on Jan 28th 2010 [Ulani] [Steve] 9 other avatars on 3/1/10 12:50PM [Steve] 5 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:07PM
 * Ulani** 12 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:35PM
 * Ulani** __12 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:18PM


 * 5)**__ **Barcelona Virtual** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Barcelona%20Virtual/53/125/23] [Steve]

An interactive environment which has an e-campus for learning. Visited Jan 26th at 12:15 and encountered 5 people. This island had signs in both English and Spanish but most of the signs are written in Spanish.There were 8 people on this island at 11:57am on Jan 28th 2010. [Ulani] [Steve] 4 other avatars on 3/1/10 12:56PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:10AM
 * Ulani** 6 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:39PM
 * Ulani** __7 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:24PM


 * 6)**__ **King Carlos III** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Court%20of%20Spain/128/128/2] [Steve]

Court of Spain has some shops with a lot of free Spanish inspired content. Visited 12:00PM on Jan 26th and encountered 2 people speaking Spanish to each other. This island had 0 activity at 12:07pm on Jan 28th 2010.[Ulani] [Steve] 1 other avatar on 3/1/10 1:00PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:13AM
 * Ulani** 1 other avatar on 03/01/2010 1:40PM
 * Ulani** __0 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:26PM


 * 7)**__ **Learn Spanish** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Instituto%20Espanol/47/162/26] [Steve]

A location that gives inexpensive Spanish lessons. Aside from that, the architecture is beautiful and very Spanish inspired, including a chapel, a pirate ship, and other buildings. Visited on Jan 26th 11:45AM and encountered 0 people. This island had 0 activity at 12:10pm on Jan 28th 2010. [Steve] 4 other avatars 3/1/10 1:00PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:15
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:41PM
 * Ulani** __3 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:27PM


 * 8)**__ **Tropicana Piano Ballroom** [| http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mercycary/110/129/680] [Steve]

This location is a thriving night club based off of the famous club in Cuba recreating the experience of a thriving night spot in Second Life. Visited on Jan. 26th 11:30AM and encountered 8-10 people at the location, most of which were speaking Spanish.**. ** There were 3 people on this island at 12:16pm on Jan 28th 2010. [Ulani] [Steve] 17 other avatars on 3/1/10 1:02 PM [Steve] 21 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:18PM
 * Ulani** 32 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:43PM
 * Ulani** 19 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:29PM**

9)** **Valhalla Hills** __[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Valhalla Hills/115/122/2081] [Ulani]__

This island is for the all that are interested in Hispanic culture and history. This sim is a SL replicates of the ancient Aztec, Mayan and Inca architecture. Jan 25th 2010 Visited at 4:00pm with 0 people on this island. [Steve] 0 avatars on 3/1/10 1:06PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:20PM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:44PM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:30PM


 * 10)** **Visit Mexico** __[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Visit Mexico 2/205/116/34] [Ulani]__

This sim is designed to replicate everything Mexico. The island has a plaza, cathedral and other places to visit that embrace the Mexican lifestyle. Jan 25th 2010 Visited at 3:41pm with 3 people on this island [Steve] 3 other avatars on 3/1/10 1:08PM [Steve] 3 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:25AM
 * Ulani** 3 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:42PM
 * Ulani** __4 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:31PM


 * 11)**__ **Guadalajara** __[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Opera Joven/132/16/21][Ulani]__

This sim is a touristic replica of Guadalajara, Mexico. This island has many places open and actively available for SL avatars. You can meet Spanish speaking SL users here. Jan 25th 2010 Visited at 4:00pm with 10 people on this island. [Steve] (Could not rez here 3/1/10 1:10PM) [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:27AM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:45PM
 * Ulani** __0 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:32PM


 * 12)**__ **Universidad a Distancia de Madrid** __[] [Ulani]__

This island is for the University of Madrid. Everything on this island is written in Spanish. You can take courses on SL, register for the university ( a website is provided), view a tutorial about SL and other applications. This sim also has a Sandbox, which is a open area to meet and talk with Spanish speaking SL avatars. Jan 25th 2010 Visited at 4:07 pm with 2 people on this island. [Steve] 0 avatars on 3/1/10 at 1:11PM [Steve] 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 11:30AM
 * Ulani** 0 other avatars on 03/01/2010 1:45PM
 * Ulani**__ 0 other avatars on 3/4/10 1:34PM

We have classes every so often which will be announced in advance. Taught in a friendly environment, we have small discussions before class, then we all learn together from our tutors who teach spanish to us all. We have different classes depending on how advanced you are. We are currently looking for tutors, so if you know Spanish and are prepared to help others learn the language, IM me and you will be made a teacher. ||
 * Group Name ||  || Group Charter (can be found on the group information page) ||
 * Spanish SL - Mi Segunda Vida ||  || This is a group for Spanish-Speaking SL members who either have a passion for the Spanish Language or were born in a Spanish-speaking country. We will host events to meet each other and meeting to come up with ideas on how to make this group EL MEJOR Y MAS DIVERTIDO. Feel free to IM Rocko Akula with any questions or suggestions ||
 * Spanish Cafe ||  || Nice place for rest and touch Spanish culture. If you are fun of Spain or Latin America it's your group. Welcome! ||
 * Spanish Speak in SL ||  || Spanish classes, study groups, conversation practice partners, and language tourism. ||
 * Argentina - SL ||  || This group belongs to SL users that are of Argentinian decent. Meet and interact with Argentina's people to understand their way of life. ||
 * Teaching Spanish in Second Life ||  || This group of educators is interested in innovative methods for teaching Spanish in Second Life. It is open to teachers of all levels. Bienvenidos a todos. ||
 * Spanish Orientaton ||  || Enjoy Spanish music, games, courses, music event and many more. ||
 * Spanish in Second Life ||  ||  Welcome to the Spanish group in Second Life group for all Spanish-speaking users of Second Life. This group is for those people from Spain who wants to spend some time speaking Spanish. To do this you have a long list of partners and the group.  ||
 * I'm Learning Spanish ||  || A group for everyone interested in or learning Spanish. Join this group to meet others learning the language; share language learning resources with the group; learn about events and classes. ||
 * Spanish Beginners ||  || Come down and learn a new language today!