Cultural Events
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures contributes actively to cross-disciplinary international initiatives on campus. Join us at any of these events: Language Film Series, International Film Festival, Poetry Reading, Music & Dance Festival, Reader's Theater, Tertulias, Romance Language Series, Hispanich Heritage Series, Study Abroad Cafe, and more! Watch
SPRING 2022
International Film Festival IFF
FALL 2021
2021 Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Cultural Journey
October 11-15, 2021
Open to All
Enjoy Live digitally via Zoom!
Program |
Press |
Free |
Featuring Special Guests :
NiCaribbean Oral Poetry: A Look at Antojología de Carl Rigby and Memory Worker
Presenter: Claudia Acosta in conversation with Ma. José Álvarez Sacasa
My Journey Along El Camino de Santiago
Presenter: Larry Alvarez
Border Communities: A Conversation with Film Maker of Beyond Barriers
Presenter: Claudia Acosta in conversation with Laura Collyer Carlson & Change Makers
The Historical Contributions of Mexican Women in a Male-dominated Society
Presenter: German Reyes
Musical Traditions in Ecuador and Cuba: Sanjuán and Rumba
Presenter: João Junqueira and Jay Gravatt
Tena and Canela: A Jewel in the Amazon
Presenter: Santa Clarita Sister Cities & The General Consulate of Ecuador in Los Angeles
Program
(No prior registration required. Follow Zoom link directly)
Monday October 11 |
11a.m. C. Colville Barranquilla Carnival: Understanding its Cultural Heritage |
1 p.m. C. Acosta & Guest NiCaribbean Oral Poetry: A Look at Antojología de Carl Rigby and Memory Worker |
5p.m. C. Holter Toltec Wisdom: Los 4 acuerdos |
6p.m. F. Chauca The Role of Peruvian Women in Ancient Textile Traditions |
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Tuesday October 12 |
3p.m. L. Alvarez Guest Presenter My Journey Along El Camino de Santiago Zoom Link (Passcode:040404) |
5p.m. L. Pozo-Gravatt The Mirabal’s Sisters: A Story of Resistance & Courage Bonelli 14 Must follow the requirements/protocol to enter the COC campus |
7p.m. C. Acosta & Guest Border Communities: Conversation with the Director & Change Makers of “Beyond Barriers” |
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Wednesday October 13 |
4p.m. D. Rodriguez A Glimpse into the Lively Celebration of Día de los Muertos and the Festivities of Hispanic Heritage Month |
5p.m. G. Aprato Cultural Aspects of Tango in the Region of La Plata |
6p.m. J. Junqueira Espacios fronterizos Brasil-Uruguay |
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Thursday October 14 |
2p.m. G. Reyes Guest Presenter The Historical Contributions of Mexican Women in a Male-dominated Society |
4p.m. J. Alonso The Manila Galleon: 250 Years Connecting Mexico and Asia |
7p.m.J. Gravatt & J. Junqueira Guest Presenters Two Musical Traditions: Sanjuán and Cuban Rumba Zoom Link |
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Friday October 15 |
9a.m. L. Lara Afro-Caribbean Cultural Identity in Costa Rica |
10a.m. G. Linares Cultural Perspectives & Practices of Salvadorians |
1p.m. C. Acosta & Guests
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Hosted by the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures and the School of Humnaities
in collaboration with Sigma Delta Mu, and the Office of Inclusion and Diversityof
College of the Canyons
Facebook For more information email: Claudia.Acosta@canyons.edu
Fall 2021
International Film Festival (IFF)
Fridays @ 7p.m. in Hasley Hall 101- Valencia Campus*
Schedule
Sept 17- Visages Villages//Faces Places |
Oct 1- Neuland |
Oct 15-The Truffle Hunters |
Oct 29- Chavela |
Nov 12-این فیلم نیست (This Is Not a Film) Directed by Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb. Iran, 2011. In Farsi w/English subtitles. 75 minutes. Presented by Brent Riffel, History Department |
Dec 3- I am Not your Negro |
* Must follow the requirements/protocol to enter the COC campus
Tertulia & Cultura (Spanish)
Oct 6-8, 2021
Open to Spanish Students!
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Th, Oct. 7, 5-5:50 p.m. Prof. Pozo COC Campus, Bonelli 14 * |
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* Must follow the requirements/protocol to enter the COC campus
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
2020 Latinx & Hispanic Heritage
Cultural Festival
October 12-15, 2020
Open to All
Enjoy Live digitally via Zoom!
Guest Presenters:
Screening Tales of Masked Men and Conversation
with Director, Carlos Ávila
Latin American Musical Journey with Vento Sur
Latin Flavors: Cooking with the Chefs at the ICUE
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