2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS

2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE Programs WOMEN AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO January 2 - 15, 2016 (US $ 1, 438) WINTER LGBT PROGRAM January 2 - 15, 2016 (US $ 1, 438) LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FOR EDUCATORS June 4 – 24, 2016 (us $ 2, 013) SUMMER LGBT PROGRAM June 11 – July 1, 2016 (US $ 2,063) SUMMER WOMEN AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO July 9-22, 2016 (US $ 1,438) SPANISH LANGUAGE FOR MINISTRY August 13-26, 2016 (US $ 1,438) MEDICINE IN MEXICO August 6-20, 2016 (US $ 1,438)

PSR Berkeley at CETLALIC Cuernavaca Mexico

Testimonies of our NEW pilot PROGRAM WITH PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION from Berkeley, CA. https://cuernavacaimmersion.wordpress.com/

19 de agosto “Our class includes five students. We are all at different levels. Some have lived in Spanish speaking countries and some have never spoken a word of Spanish. Yet, the instructor treats us as equals. Every voice is respected. We wait patiently as one of us struggles to speak. We encourage and assist each other, cheering one another on. Truly, this is what embodied grace looks like.” 18 de agosto “Yesterday we met with members of a base Christian community. These communities, grounded in liberation theology, believe in and work for political, economic, and religious change in the face of repressive/oppressive powers. They were so inspiring!” “Attended a meeting of a base Christian community where we studied Acts 2. So powerful to see a community committed to a radical Gospel of change in themselves, their community and the world no matter the risk. Note to self: stop playing it safe.” – Karen Oliveto 14 de agosto “Another amazing day of intercultural exchange on the CLGS ‪#‎psrimmersion‬ in Cuernavaca. This evening we met with Rev. Alfonso Leija of the Iglesia Apostolico who ministers to and with the LGBT community. Glad to have this tremendous opportunity to engage with our Mexican neighbors and colleagues.” — Justin Tanis 13 de agosto “Powerful testimony today at the Fundación Don Sergio Méndez Arceo, a human rights advocacy collective, about the oppression faced by activists and human rights defenders (we are joined here by the director). Then we met two wonderful members of a Christian Base Community here. Deeply faithful people committed to justice and equality.” — Justin Tanis ‪#‎psrimmersion‬

USU Study abroad in CETLALIC Cuernavaca, Mor. MEXICO May/June 2015

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, LOGAN, in Cuernavaca, Mexico Centro Tlahuica de Lenguas e lntercambio Cultural (CETLALIC) and and the School of Teacher Education and Leadership/ Utah State University organized a "Abroad" program for the Study Abroad from May 23 to June 20, 2015 in Cuernavaca, Morelos,Mexico. This program was coordinated by Dr. Sue Kasun, expert in Mexican biculturalism, sue.kasun@usu.edu 6 USU credits, including: 4710 Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Schooling 4770 ESOL Instructional Strategies in Content Areas With language acquisition course = half the ESL endorsement! May test out of up to 4 Spanish language courses upon return! Spanish Language Instruction Designed for USU ESL Students

California-Mexico Higher Education Field Study Experience CHLS-490: Special Topics (3 units), Spring 2015 Spring break travel-study: Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico (3/25-4/5/2015) Instructor: Armando Vazquez-Ramos, Email: armando.vazquez-ramos@csulb.edu

This travel-study course provided students with academic and field study exposure to the cultural lifestyle, educational system and social institutions of Mexico, while enhancing language skills through a 12-day full-immersion travel-study experience. The primary goal of the course was to develop a comprehensive understanding of educational policies, new California-Mexico collaboration agreements and the economic factors shaping the California-Mexico relationship. Goals of the course: The primary goal of the course will be to connect theory and practice for the student to develop a critical understanding of how historical, social, political, and economic forces affect U.S.-Mexico foreign policy, and its impact upon Latinos in the U.S.-- now the largest minority in the nation. The course will also examine contemporary issues related to the U.S. Chicano/Latino population, its interdependent relationship to their countries of origin in the Western Hemisphere, and familiarize the student with their contributions; and the important role that this population will have in the 21st century. Most importantly, the course will offer the student a 12-day study abroad experience that will include 60 hours of intensive classroom instruction (about 8 hours per day) on the above topics and a full-immersion learning experience of Spanish and Mexican Culture through the Tlahuica Center for Language and Cultural Exchange (CETLALIC) in Cuernavaca; homestay lodging and meals to enhance the “full-immersion” language skills development and living experience, and several evening and weekend excursions.

One world, two countries. Renison College, University of Waterloo. Ontario, CANADA. February 2015

This program was developed through CETLALIC Cuernavaca, Mor. Mexico Taking place in Waterloo region and the heart of the Mexican landscape, this experience promotes awareness of cross-cultural issues and a deeper understanding of issues of social justice.