Learn about the Gay community in Mexico at CETLALIC, an alternative school for the study of Spanish and Mexican culture

CETLALIC Progressive Spanish Language School in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Pride March 2007
CETLALIC at Mexico's Pride March
in 2007: in solidarity for an
equal and tolerant world.

Pride March 2007
One of our favorite yearly activities
is to participate in the
Pride March in Mexico City.

I loved meeting Cuernavaca's community. In very little time I have made a lot of friends. The chance of learning Mexico's political situation was terrific! The balance between the gay and cultural activities was perfect.
John Frando, San Francisco, CA

Pride March 2007

Pride March 2005: full of color
and creativity.

Political and religious statements of all forms characterize the March.

I thought the overall program was excellent. I enjoyed the special G/L activities.
Thomas Reeve, USA

Wrestlers fighting for justice are
a special symbol in Mexico;
this pink wrestler with the
traditional mask defends diversity.

Summer LGBT Program
June 18 - July 8, 2011

For all gays and lesbians interested in learning about the real situation of g/l life in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange.

INCLUDES:

Classes:
Intensive Spanish language instruction integrating texts and discussions to supplement program focus, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students are evaluated and placed at the appropriate level with a maximum of five students in each class. All levels welcome, from beginners to advanced.

Cultural Activities
Guest speakers, lectures and roundtable discussions, field trips, museum visits, videos, and encounters with local community groups afford participants an understanding of the cultural context of gay and lesbian identity in Mexico.

Topics/Activities may include:

Visits with artists, activists, and community leaders
History of the lesbian and gay movement in Mexico and Latin America
Share "coming out" stories with Mexican men and women
Participation in the Gay Pride March in Mexico City
Non-traditional families
Gays and lesbians and the Catholic Church
Learn about the culture of Mexico and gender roles in contemporary Mexican society

Note: All program activities are in Spanish with English translation when necessary.

Weekend Excursions

Xochicalco ruins
Mexico City, including participation in the "Marcha del Orgullo" (the Annual Pride March) the 25th, as well as visits to historical downtown, the Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan.

Homestay
We offer homestays with gays and lesbians in the Cuernavaca community. All CETLALIC families are gay and lesbian friendly. Sharing with a Mexican family provides a vibrant sense of the Mexican people and makes the course more personal and profound. It also provides participants with ample opportunity to practice Spanish in everyday situations.

Note: hotel or apartment accommodations are also available if you prefer.

COST: $TBA

[TO GET AN APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE]

For more information on "The Summer LGBT Program" please contact:
infor@cetlalic.org.mx