SAMPLE PROYECTOS

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Research tells us that social learning and project-based assessment can motivate greater student and instructor engagement and performance. Check out these sample proyectos from student users of Contraseña and see how they are developing their skills and quickly becoming participant users of Spanish.

Proyecto 2: ¿Quién eres tú? Using Conversaciones en la universidad as a model, you will write questions and then interview a Spanish speaker.

Duyen, Senior, International Relations
Brandon, Sophomore, Marketing​
Phil, Retiree, Continuing Education Online​

Proyecto 3: Mi horario. Create your calendar using the template provided Then, write a paragraph of about 75-100 words describing some of your activities this week.

Chela, n/a, Undeclared

Proyecto 5: Mi carta de nominación. Write a formal letter of about 100-150 words nominating a person you admire for the “Premio a la mejor persona.”

Samantha, Senior, Nursing
Claire, Junior, Business Analytics

Proyecto 4: Mi universidad. Create a two-minute video describing at least three favorite places on campus and/or where you live and study.

Proyecto 6: Mi familia. Create a three-minute audio or video describing your family with at least five family members, including yourself.

Proyecto 12: Mi destino ecoturístico favorito. Create a three-minute video describing a trip, either imaginary or real, to an ecotourism destination.

Brian, Freshman, Economics
Jaiden, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences
Rina, Freshman, Undeclared

Proyecto 7: Un club deportivo estudiantil. Create an ad of about 150 words to promote fitness with the sport you would like to feature.

Jordan, Freshman, Undeclared

Proyecto 9: Una infografía. Create an infographic of at least 150 words advocating for an aspect of mental or physical well-being.

Jordan, Freshman, Biomedical Sciences

Proyecto 13-1 La historia de Finita. Write a paragraph of at least 125 words describing Finita’s experiences as an immigrant, keeping in mind what you have learned about immigration patterns in the Spanish-speaking world, and what you have discussed about immigration with your classmates.

Kathryn Wadley

Proyecto 8 #AyerComí. Create a three-minute video describing the meal you made or ate in order to participate in the #AyerComí food challenge.

John, Sophomore, Kinesiology
Lucas, Freshman, Biology
Dylan, Sophomore, Health Sciences

Proyecto 16: Un malentendido. Create a text message dialogue of about 75-100 words between two people about future plans where a miscommunication leads to a misunderstanding. Then, create a two-minute video of yourself with a partner, performing face to face the same dialogue you wrote as text message. Include a misunderstanding that is resolved.

Proyecto 18: El poema y su análisis. Create an audio or video recording performing the poem you chose. Then, write a commentary of at least 250 words analyzing the poem, based on guided questions studied in this unit.

Jonathan, Junior, Mathematics and Psychology
Diji, Freshman, Neuroscience
Emilee, Sophomore, Politics & International Affairs
Proyecto 17: Mi identidad y los estereotipos. Create a two-minute video describing where you are from and how you think people from your community can be described. Then, write an essay of about 200 words on stereotype you and/or others have experienced and how to debunk them.

Proyecto 19: Experiencias transformadoras. Crea un video de tres minutos en el que relatas un momento transformador en tu vida. Presta atención al tono de voz y al lenguaje corporal. Escribe un resumen de 300 palabras sobre el texto Viaje a la universidad.

Proyecto 21: Las costumbres y tradiciones populares. Crea un video de tres minutos para describir una costumbre o tradición típica que se celebra en la cultura hispana entre familia y amigos. Desarolla un cuento de 300 palabras que se basa en la costumbre o tradición que investigaste sobre el mundo hispano.

Nicole, Senior, Japanese Studies
Jennifer, Junior, Molecular Biology
Cullin, Freshman, Undeclared​