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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Funding Opportunity: CLASP Faculty Research/Professional Development Grant
The CLASP Faculty Research/Professional Development Grant is intended to support research or professional development by US-based faculty at all ranks (including non-tenure-track) during the 2023 calendar year. Awards will be up to $1,000. Research should be conducted...
2022 Américas Award Winners Announced!
The 2022 Winners of the Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature have been announced! This year’s Américas Award goes to Child of the Flower-Song People written by Gloria Amescua and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh (Abrams ComicArts, 2021) and to My Two...
Check Out CLASP Events at LASA 2022!
We look forward to seeing you virtually at the CLASP General Business and Outreach Committee Meetings as well as the CLASP-sponsored sessions at LASA 2022.The CLASP General Business and Outreach meetings take place on Saturday, May 7, at 6:00-7:30pm (Pacific Time)...