Web Drop In #1

Denise Radaker

SLM 521

LA TUNA

La tuna, you may think of the canned variety from ‘Chicken of the Sea’, but actually it is something entirely different in the country of Spain. Check the following link to find out what ‘la tuna’ really is and how it relates to your study of Spanish.

http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/tuna/

Now that you have read the information presented on the site. Print and complete the worksheet on the next page or complete it and submit via Digital Dropbox on Blackboard.

Nombre: __________________________ Fecha: _________________

La Tuna, Spain Professor Radaker

After reading the information presented in the web site about ‘la tuna’ complete the following questions or statements.

1. Give a brief description of what a ‘tuno’ is and what a ‘tuna’ is:

2. When did the tradition of ‘la tuna’ begin and why would students participate in these activities?

3. What does the word ‘sopistas’ refer to and why?

4. Describe the process of becoming a member of ‘la tuna’, be sure to include all steps or pasos.

5. What is a pajaro / grillo / cuervo? Jubsn? Beca? Bombachos? What else must a member wear?

6. What adorns the long cape sometimes? Why?

7. To which ‘tuna’ would you belong if our university had such groups?