CETLALIC Progressive Spanish Language School in Cuernavaca, Mexico
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Social justice in Mexico is combined with the study of Spanish at CETLALIC.

 

Don Felix Serdán, we inaugurated a classroom in his name
Don Felix Serdán, social activist, at the inauguration of the CETLALIC classroom named in his honor.

LSPS January 2009
Lutheran Seminar Pacific Southwest (LSPS) January 2009

University of Waterloo at Xochicalco
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, at Xochicalco, January 2008

Ofelia Medina, renowned actress for her interpretation of Frida and human rights activist, in one of our cultural activities
Ofelia Medina, human rights activist and renowned actress for her interpretation of Frida, in one of our cultural activities.

Current and future Bilingual Educators gaining cultural competence.
Current and future Bilingual Educators
gaining cultural competence.

Celebrating Winter 2008 Social Justice Programs Graduation
Celebrating Winter 2008 Social Justice Programs Graduation.

CETLALIC celebrates diversity
CETLALIC celebrates diversity.

Entrance to Tepoztlan church courtyard during town carnival; the entire arch is made of dried seeds, beans and grains.
Entrance to Tepoztlan church
courtyard during town carnival;
the entire arch is made of dried
seeds, beans and grains.

TSUSM 2008 program meets with environmental activists in Cuernavaca.
TSUSM 2008 program meets with environmental activists in Cuernavaca.

 

 

 

 

  
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Social Justice Programs
2011

 Study abroad with CETLALIC and earn college credit
   
 

Winter Programs

 
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Women and Social Change in Mexico
January 8 - 21, 2011
For learning about Mexican culture, politics, and economics through the lens of women´s experience.


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Winter LGBT Program
January 8 - 21, 2011
For gays and lesbians interested in learning about G/L life in Mexico today.


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Indigenous Traditions and Cultures, Tepoztlan, Mexico
 January TBA, 2011
With Lesley University Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences,
Division of Interdisciplinary Inquiry, 3 to 6 credits
For advanced undergraduates or graduate students
For more information: nwaring@lesley.edu
 

Summer Programs

 
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Language and Culture for Educators
June 11 - July 1 , 2011
For present and future bilingual educators, as well as all those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to better serve Spanish speakers in their classes.


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Summer LGBT Program
June 18 - July 8, 2011
For all gays and lesbians interested in learning about the real situation of g/l life in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange.


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Medicine in Mexico: Prehispanic, Institutional, Alternative
July 16 - August 6, 2011
For traditional and alternative healthcare practitioners and students interested in learning about medical practices in Mexico, including prehispanic and current institutional and alternative practices, as well as those looking for better understanding with hispanic populations and who are interested in health issues and terminology.


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Spanish Language Training for Ministry in collaboration with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mexico
August 6 - 26, 2011
Program participants are challenged and empowered to experience the world from the perspective of the marginalized, critically reflect on that reality and return home inspired to become more active agents in promoting God's reign through solidarity with the poor who are engaged in this struggle because they realize that their very survival is at stake. This program is co-coordinated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and CETLALIC.

 
 

Specialized Social Justice Programs

CETLALIC organizes social justice programs according to groups' specific areas of interest. Please let us know your particular interests with respect to study topics, excursions, and guest speakers, and we will design a program to meet your needs. Contact us at infor@cetlalic.org.mx for more information. For groups of 10 or more. Past programs include:

 
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Multicultural Mexico
For all people interested in multicultural societies and in the culture and struggle of indigenous people in Mexico and the Americas.

 
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The Worker's Movement in Mexico
For all interested in learning about the worker's struggle and the independent unions in these times of NAFTA, neo-liberalism and globalization.

 
 

CETLALIC also offers study-abroad programs in partnership with several universities. University social justice programs include:

  • Lesley University Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, MA
  • Hampshire College, MA
  • Doane College, NE
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE
  • Renisson College, Waterloo University, ON, Canada
  • University of Texas at Austin, CGEO
  • Texas State University at San Marcos, Education PhD Program
  • California State University - Long Beach (for CSULB students only)
  • California State University - Northridge and Cal Poly - Pomona (for Cal Poly and CSUN students only)
   
   

NOTE: CETLALIC operates year-round and students may lengthen their visit to include study in the weeks before or after the actual program dates.

For an application for any of our social justice programs, click here

CREDITS: CETLALIC is accredited by the Ministry of Public Education, State of Morelos, Mexico. Students from many countries and universities have received academic credit from their universities for their work done at CETLALIC, as have many teachers from their school districts. Documentation describing methods, texts, schedule, and teaching staff can be sent to your university or school district at your request.

 

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