CLAS is in Session

Spring 2022 BookBox Series

Next spring, CLAS is offering another iteration of its BookBox series. BookBox is a virtual reading group that prepares and equips K-12 teachers to integrate Latin American-centered books into their classrooms. Our Spring 2022 BookBoxes will be:

BB1: Exploring Latin America in Picture Books and Poetry
BB2: Introduction to Portuguese in children’s literature
BB3: Examining Latin America through nature and the environment

Participating teachers can earn CEUS for their participation, as well as a possible $100 for a completed lesson plan.

Registration will open Fri., Dec. 10 and remain open until Fri., Dec. 24 or until all slots are filled. Learn more and register for one of the BookBoxes here.

Contact Outreach Coordinator Patti Vocal (vocal.4@osu.edu) with questions.

FLAS Information Sessions

The remaining information sessions for the Summer 2022 and Academic Year 2022-2023 FLAS competitions will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4-5 p.m.
Friday, December 3, 2021, 12-1 p.m.

Each session includes a presentation on the fellowship and application process and an opportunity to ask questions. Learn more and register for a session here.

Contact CLAS Assistant Director Mark Hoff (hoff.96@osu.edu) with any questions.

Lectures on literature and film
in Portugal and Brazil

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Instituto Camões, and CLAS are co-sponsoring a series of lectures embedded in the course PORT 5530: Mídias Ninja, Príncipes Reais, ao deus-dará? Os brasis de Portugal e os portugais do Brasil, 1995-2021. All lectures are given in Portuguese.

The next event will be:
Tuesday, November 23, 3:55-5:15pm: Brazilian musician Luca Argel, "Filho da dor, pai do prazer: o samba entre a morte e a vida"

Register to receive the Zoom link and stay tuned for updates about remaining talks in the series.

Intercultural Competence for Global Citizenship Certificate

The Intercultural Competence for Global Citizenship certificate, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, will be available to all undergraduate students beginning Autumn 2022.

To earn the certificate, students will complete a specific set of courses as well as participate in global learning experiences, which provide real-world intercultural interactions and reflection opportunities.

For more details, including sample paths to complete the certificate, view the flyer here.

Contact Cindy Jiang (jiang.533@osu.edu) with any questions.

OLAC 2022 Proposal Submission

The 18th annual Ohio Latin Americanist Conference will take place February 25-26, 2022 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

The organizers invite all Latin Americanists and Latinx Studies scholars, educators, and students from institutions of higher education to submit proposals by Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Submit proposals here.

Unique features of OLAC include panel sessions for creative writing, translation, and for high school teachers. First-time conference presenters may also choose to give a 10-minute mini presentation.

Email Organizer Betsy Partyka (partyka@ohio.edu) or OLAC@ohio.edu for questions.

Spanish Course for Heritage Learners

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese will be offering its Spanish for Heritage Learners course in Spring 2022.

SPAN 2213 will be taught Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:50 p.m. The course will use readings, written essays, and oral presentations to explore the diverse identities and experience of Spanish-speaking groups in the United States and students' home and community cultures.

For additional information, contact Dr. Elena Foulis (foulis.5@osu.edu).

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