CLAS is in Session

2023 Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese

The Ohio State University is the only institution accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education to administer the Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (Celpe-Bras) in the Midwest of U.S. Granted by Brazil's Ministry of Education, CELPE-Bras is the only Brazilian certificate of proficiency in "Portuguese as a foreign language" officially recognized by the Brazilian government. Celpe-Bras is useful for both professional and academic sectors. There are four levels of certification: intermediate, higher intermediate, advanced, and higher advanced. The exam consists of listening, reading, oral, and written productions.

The official dates for 2023 are:
• Registration: from August 7th to August 18th, 2023 - Celpe-Bras - Realizar inscrição
• Payment of Fee: from August 7th to August 18th, 2023
• Written exam: October 24th, 2023
• Oral exam: October 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2023 (by appointment)
• After registering, you will receive a confirmation with the next steps within 48 hours. (The exam fee is $100 and should be paid at the CLLC ONL store

For more information on the exam click here or contact Dr. Lúcia Costigan (costigan.2@osu.edu) and/or Dr. Isis Barra Costa (barracosta.1@osu.edu).

Capoeira classes for kids and adults at Tuttle Park Recreation Center

CLAS Outreach Coordinator, Julio Beltrán, will offer free capoeira classes at the Tuttle Park Community Center during the second session of the Fall (Sep 14-Oct 19).

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form combining elements of martial arts, music, and popular culture. In addition to offering health benefits, social engagement, improved motor skilss and more, capoeira fosters community building.

Classes are open to the public and will take place every Thursday; 5:00-5:50 pm for kids, and 6:00-7:00 pm for adults. Stay tuned for registration access!

For more information, contact Julio Beltrán (beltrantapia.1@osu.edu)

OIA-Area Studies Grants

Four CLAS-affiliates have received the Faculty, Research, Teaching and Outreach Grant, supported by the Office of International Affairs and the Area Studies Centers. This grant aims to advance research and scholarship across a variety of disciplines and fields of interest.

• Valente B. Alvarez (Department of Food, Science and Technology) for The Importance of Food Science and Technology as an Area of Agro-Industries,” Peru, South America, Center for Latin American Studies
• Aimée Moore (Department of Architecture) for “Latin American Architecture: Diverse Community Outreach Program, Student Workbooks,” Latin America, Center for Latin American Studies
• Hollie Nyset-Nzitatira (Department of Sociology) for “Understanding the Genocide in Guatemala, Guatemala, Center for Latin American Studies
• Ana Elena Puga (Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts) for “Japanese Migration to Latin America in Three Works by the Contemporary Playwright and Director Kamisato Yudai,” East Asia, Japan and Latin America, East Asian Studies Center

CLAS welcomes Professor Alfonso Cervera as faculty affiliate