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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Release

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 Zoom Link	1 p.m. C. Acosta & Guest NiCaribbean Oral Poetry: A Look at Antojología de Carl Rigby and Memory Worker Zoom Link	5p.m. C. Holter Toltec Wisdom: Los 4 acuerdos Zoom Link	6p.m. F. Chauca The Role of Peruvian Women in Ancient Textile Traditions Zoom Link
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” Zoom Link
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 Zoom Link	5p.m. G. Aprato Cultural Aspects of Tango in the Region of La Plata  Zoom Link	6p.m. J. Junqueira Espacios fronterizos Brasil-Uruguay Zoom Link
Thursday October 14	2p.m. G. Reyes Guest Presenter The Historical Contributions of Mexican Women in a Male-dominated Society Zoom Link	4p.m. J. Alonso The Manila Galleon: 250 Years Connecting Mexico and Asia Zoom Link		7p.m.J. Gravatt & J. Junqueira Guest Presenters Two Musical Traditions: Sanjuán and Cuban Rumba Zoom Link
Friday October 15	9a.m. L. Lara Afro-Caribbean Cultural Identity in Costa Rica Zoom Link	10a.m. G. Linares Cultural Perspectives & Practices of Salvadorians   Zoom Link	1p.m. C. Acosta & Guests Tena and Canela: A Jewel in the Amazon General Consulate of Ecuador in L.A. and Santa Clarita Sister Cities Zoom Link

_{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 Directed by JR and Agnes Varda. France, 2017. 94 minutes. Presented by Pierre Etienne, Department of Modern Languages	Oct 1- Neuland Directed by Anna Thommen. Switzerland, 2015. In German w/English subtitles. 93 minutes. Presented by Heidi Esslinger, Department of Modern Languages.	Oct 15-The Truffle Hunters Directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw. Italy, 2020. In Italian w/English subtitles. 84 minutes. Presented by Andrea Davis, Department of Modern Languages.
Oct 29- Chavela Directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi. Mexico/Spain/USA, 2017. In Spanish w/English subtitles. 93 minutes. Presented by Joao Junqueira, Department of Modern Languages.	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 Directed by Raoul Peck. Switzerland/France/Belgium/USA, 2016. 93 minutes. Presented by Michael McMahan, Philosophy Department.

 * Must follow the requirements/protocol to enter the COC campus

 

 

 

 

 

Tertulia & Cultura (Spanish)

Oct 6-8, 2021

Open to Spanish Students!

Program

 

W, Oct. 6, 11-11:50 a.m. Prof. Colville Zoom link

Th, Oct. 7, 5-5:50 p.m.  Prof. Pozo COC Campus, Bonelli 14 *

F, Oct. 8, 9-9:50 a.m. Prof. Lara Zoom link

* Must follow the requirements/protocol to enter the COC campus

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2021

Program

Fall 2020

 

Calendar of Events

Time	Monday 12	Tuesday 13	Wednesday 14	Thursday 15
3 p.m.	The Magical World of Cultural Syncretismin Latin America J. Junqueira  https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98588098773	Spanish Honor Society Ideals & Information SDM Officers https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95587907432	Español y Cultura: Live Conversations G. Linares Meeting ID: 604 159 8096 Passcode: QZ26GF	Tena: Cinnamon, Rainforest & Sister City in the Amazon Sister Cities Board https://santaclarita.zoom.us/j/92644167381  Passcode: 458575
4 p.m.	The Columbian Exchange: 1492-2020 J. Alonso https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94793228225	"Yo hablo Español: Survival Spanish C. Holter https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/6751955511	Peru's Vibrant Afro-Peruvian Culture & Identity F. Chauca & L. Pozo https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/9290040037	Latin Flavors: Cooking with the Chefs at the ICUE Chefs: Schwanke & Otto https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/96072202506
5 p.m.	The Ritual of Mate, Traditions & Culture  G. Aprato   https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98623371072	My Life as a Bilingual & Bicultural Student Leader ASG & SDM Officers   https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/99914052600	¡Salud! Recreating the History of the Iconic Cuban Mojito L. Lara   https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/93773754240	Day of the Dead: A Portrait of Mexican Family Values in "Coco" ASG President https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95149883706
6 p.m.	Literary Readings in Spanish     C. Acosta & Readers https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95873691094	Documentary: "Tales of Masked Men" and  Conversation with Director   C. Acosta https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98992114561	Latin America Musical Journey with Vento Sur   J. Junqueira https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95208819408	Celebrating my Hispanic Heritage   L. Pozo & HL Students https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/9290040037