Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
CLASP promotes all facets of Latin American studies nationwide. CLASP fosters global competency, language proficiency and cultural awareness of Latin America and the Caribbean, drawing upon interdisciplinary and area expertise.
CLASP encourages excellence in teaching and program development; organizes workshops at national and regional conventions; develops curriculum materials; promotes teaching of less commonly taught languages; recognizes exemplary children’s and young adult literature; and supports K-12 and post-secondary professional development.
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Celebration of Latinx Literature at the Annual Social Studies Conference
On December 2, 2022 the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs sponsored a panel, Celebrate Latinx Literature in the Social Studies Classroom featuring the authors of the 2022 Américas Award, David Bowles (My Two Border Towns) and Gloria Amescua (Child of the...
UCLA Latin American Institute Extended Warm Welcome to CLASP EC for Fall 2022 Business Meeting
Many thanks to the LAI’s Bryan Pitts, Ruben Hernandez-Leon and Veronica Zavala for hosting the CLASP EC on UCLA’s beautiful campus!! The EC sincerely appreciates their hard work and warm hospitality which helped make CLASP’s Fall 2022 EC Meeting a success! Go...
CLASP Thanks Lenny Ureña Valerio for Service as CLASP President and Welcomes Emily Holley as Incoming President
CLASP Thanks Lenny Ureña Valerio for Service as CLASP President and Welcomes Emily Holley as Incoming President
