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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CLASP Launches New Migration Curriculum Unit Featuring Américas Award Books
The new curriculum unit for the high school Spanish classroom Migration Sagas/ Sagas de Migración Interpretada en Novelas y Poemas introduces students to a wide variety of voices and diverse aspects of immigration including unrest in the country of origin, struggles...
UNM’s Latin American and Iberian Institute Hosts Fall 2021 CLASP EC Meeting
The CLASP Executive Committee will hold its Fall 2021 Business Meeting at University of New Mexico. A special thanks to the LAII for opening their doors to EC colleagues from across the US!
Américas Award Announces 2022 Call for Submissions
The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs’ Américas Award is now accepting submissions for the 2022 cycle! Call for Submissions deadline is January 31, 2022 Rationale To encourage and commend authors, illustrators and publishers who produce quality children’s...