Outreach Event: Workshop for Teachers

The Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies at the University of California, San Diego invites you to this special presentation.

When: Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 8:30am-12:00pm
Where: Institute of the Americas, University of California, San Diego campus
Who: Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, & Spanish TAs
Cost: Free! (RSVP required)

José-Luis Orozco's workshop demonstrates how music and song can be used to proote oral language development. He will sing traditional Latin American music and discuss its historical component (i.e., corridos and other Latina American music). The goal of this workshop is to introduce educators to Latin American oral traditions and teach them how to incorporate music into their curriculum.

Please click here to see some of the material presented during the workshop.

About the Presenters

José-Luis Orozco is an author and recording artist whose work draws upon the rich heritage of the Spanish-speaking world. Through his music, José-Luis Orozco has sought to expose a wider audience to Spanish langage childhood traditions and promote Latin American culture.

Heidi Feldman is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication. Her research interests include music and social movements in Latin America.

Please RSVP by Friday, January 5, 2007

RSVP by email to Ruth Padrón at rpadron@ucsd.edu. Include your Name, your school and the subject/grade level you teach. The workshop has limited enrollment.

Questions? Contact Ruth Padrón at rpadron@ucsd.edu or by phone at (858) 534-6050.

Driving Directions
Take 5 North or South to Genesee Ave. exit.
Go west on Genesse (towards the ocean).
Turn left on North Torrey Pines Rd.
Turn left at Pangea Drive. There is a parking garage on the left side. Park there.
Walk straight up the road (Pangea) past first stop sign.
Take your next left (a small road/fire lane). Walk to the end.
On your right you will see the Institute of the Americas Complex (Spanish tile buildings with a water fountain).
Check-in at the Weaver Center.
The Institute of the Americas is near RIMAC & IR/PS. Parking is free.

Sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI.

Teacher Training Workshop Flyer (PDF Format)