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 Thanks Elizabeth Saenz-Ackermann for Service as CLASP President and Welcomes Lenny Ureña Valerio as Incoming President
CLASP Thanks Elizabeth Saenz-Ackermann for Service as CLASP President and Welcomes Lenny Ureña Valerio as Incoming President
2021 Global Read Webinar Series Announced
Once a month throughout the 2021 spring semester, the World Area Book Awards (Américas Award, Africana Book Award, Freeman Book Award, Middle East Book Award, and the South Asia Book Award) will sponsor a 60 minute webinar on a book recognized by one of the awards....
CLASP Convenes Executive Committee Business Meeting Virtually December 10-11, 2020
The Executive Committee held its Winter 2020 Business Meeting December 10-11, 2020. Agenda items included CLASP EC election results, financial and membership reports, and Language, Teaching, Outreach and Publications Committee reports. Meeting minutes are available to...