Programs
Summer Institutes
July 6-14, 2006. Central America
Past Summer Institutes:
2005: Tracing the Andes: The Heights and Chasms of Andean Societies
Professional Development Workshops
Past Workshops:
October 15, 2005. In search of Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas
November 5, 2005. We, You & The Other: Talking about Race in Latin America
November 19, 2005. The Dominican Republic
April 16, 2005. Yuyachkani & The Political Nature of Latin American Theatre
February 12, 2005. The Subtle but Important Difference of Public Space: Transitions from Latin America and the United States, Our Daily Lives
November 4, 2004: Oral Tradition in Latin America
December 10, 2003: Teaching the Haitian Revolution
October 16, 2003: Legacies of Slavery in Brazil
Curriculum Development and Teacher Training
Higher Education: Latin American Fellows Program
The Latin American Fellows Program seeks to support the creation of joint courses and programming with area community colleges and universities according to their faculty research and teaching interests.
Non-resident fellowships are awarded to faculty teaching at colleges and universities throughout the state of Connecticut. Applications from faculty at institutions who are developing Latin American Studies programs or who are encouraging the study of Latin America on their campuses are particularly encouraged.
The fellowships will provide access to Yale University's library system and an annual travel allowance. Scholars will be expected to become active members of the local academic community. CLAIS expects to offer fellowships in each of the following themes: Hemispheric Security, Democracy and the Rule of Law; Latin American History; Sustainable Development; Latin American Art, Literature, and Film.
(The application period is currently closed)
School Visit Program
K-12 In-school presentations:
"When I talk about culture I am not just talking about something in the abstract that is imposed on man and is separate from him, but about man himself, about you and me in a highly personal way" (Edward Hall, 1983).
With the purpose of further enhancing knowledge about Latin America in the region's schools, we will bring uniquely tailored presentations about various Latin American countries to your K-12 classroom. Group member(s) of young volunteers, who through different paths of life, share an avid interest in knowing about, visiting or having lived in Latin America will bring their experiences to your class through inter-disciplinary presentations created under the guidance of the Outreach Director.
PIER Resources & Curriculum Development/Instructional Materials
Primary and Secondary Education. Appointments can be made with the Outreach Director for technical assistance concerning the use of resources as curriculum material.
For information on any of the above, please contact:
Elena Gibbons Serapiglia
Outreach Director
Office Phone: 432-5605
Office Location: Luce 344
See Outreach
