CETLALIC Social Justice Programs 2008

Women and Social Change in Mexico
January 5 - 18, 2008
For learning about Mexican culture, politics, and economics through the lens of women´s experience.

Winter LGBT Program
January 5 - 18, 2008
For gays and lesbians interested in learning about G/L life in Mexico today.

Language and Culture for Educators
June 14 - July 4, 2008
For present and future bilingual educators, as well as all those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to better serve Spanish speakers in their classes.

"Coming Out": Gay Men's Experience in Mexico
June 21 - July 12, 2008
For all gay men interested in learning about the real situation of the gay community in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange.

In/Visibility: Lesbian Lives in Mexico
June 21 - July 12, 2008
For all lesbian women interested in studying Spanish while learning about history and culture of Mexican lesbians. How lesbians are creating a public presence around the world as public officials, in organizations, fighting descrimination and being in a culture of resistance.

Medicine in Mexico: Prehispanic, Institutional, Alternative
September, 2008 (TBA)
For traditional and alternative healthcare practitioners and students interested in learning about medical practices in Mexico, including prehispanic and current institutional and alternative practices, as well as those looking for better understanding with hispanic populations and who are interested in health issues and terminology.

Spanish Language Training for Ministry
August 9 - 30, 2008
Program participants are challenged and empowered to experience the world from the perspective of the marginalized, critically reflect on that reality and return home inspired to become more active agents in promoting God's reign through solidarity with the poor who are engaged in this struggle because they realize that their very survival is at stake. This program is co-coordinated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and CETLALIC.

Tepoztlan: Cultural & Popular Resistance in México
October 25 - November 7, 2008
This program takes place in the Tepoztlan campus and is for all interested in learning about popular and cultural struggles in Mexico and how the Mexican grassroots organize against neoliberalism and globalization, all in the mystical town of Tepoztlan, Morelos.