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Opening
Doors: September Gay and Lesbian Program
For all gays and lesbians interested in learning about the G/L life in Mexico today. This 2-week program is meant for all gay and lesbians who are interested in learning about the G/L life in Mexico today. As Mexico's Independent's Day is celebrated during the program, we also focus on important issues like Independence, Colonialism and Neocolonialism, the Zapatista movement and the social situation in Mexico today. This program includes: Daily intensive Spanish language instruction in a schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Students are placed in classes at the appropriate skill level with a maximum of five students. The afternoon 'práctica' from 12:20 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., includes classes focusing on G/L vocabulary and reading texts and discussing G/L items on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we will visit different organizations and invite people to come and tell about their experiences. Three times a week there is an extra activity in the afternoon or evening. We meet artists, activists and community leaders and learn about the history of the G/L movement in Mexico and Latin America. We share coming out stories with Mexican men and women and learn about the culture of Mexico and gender roles in contemporary Mexican society. We learn, laugh, talk and cook together and take the time to share our own experiences. We also focus on the history and actuality of Mexico, its struggle for independence, problems of colonialism and neocolonialism and the Zapatista movement. We participate in the Fiesta de la Independencia in the center of the city of Cuernavaca, where thousands of people meet for 'El Grito', the shout of independence, and to celebrate their Mexican identity. Roundtable discussions, guest speakers, field trips, museum visits, videos and encounters with local groups and individuals give the participants the chance to live a real Mexican experience. All program activities are in Spanish with translation if necessary. Note: CETLALIC operates yearround. Students can expand their Spanish language study either before or after program dates. Homestay with a Mexican family The experience of sharing daily life with a family provides a vibrant sense of the Mexican people and makes the program more personal and profound. It also provides participants with ample opportunity to practice Spanish in everyday situations. We do our best to find a gay or lesbian homestay for the participants of this program, but all our families are gay and lesbian friendly. (Hotel or apartment accommodations are also available if you prefer.) Cost: US $1,140 Full room (shared) and board in a Mexican home, two weeks of intensive Spanish instruction, educational materials, cultural activities, local excursions in the Cuernavaca area and one excursion on Saturday. Cost does not include round trip air fare to Mexico City, nor transportation from and to Mexico City airport. US $ 100 deposit due at the time of application, refundable only in the unlikely event that CETLALIC cancels the program. Application due one month before program start date. Childcare available at an extra cost. [TO GET AN APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE]
For more information or for an application for Opening Doors please contact: Read the CETLALIC feature in Mom Guess What?
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