Sección de Idiomas, USAC

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Los profesores y estudiantes de la Sección de Idiomas lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de la señora María Luisa Díaz, madre de nuestro estudiante de cuarto ciclo Jorge Rodríguez Díaz.

Nos unimos al dolor de la familia y amigos y elevamos nuestras oraciones a Dios por su eterno descanso.

Rogamos sus oraciones para que encuentren consuelo en este momento de dolor.

Los profesores y estudiantes de la Sección de Idiomas expresamos nuestras más sinceras condolencias por el sensible fallecimiento de la señora Benigna López de Tezagüic, apreciada madre de nuestra querida docente y exjefa, Maestra Ester Tezagüic.

Nos unimos al dolor que embarga a su familia y seres queridos, elevando nuestras oraciones a Dios para que le conceda el descanso eterno y la luz perpetua.

Rogamos al Señor que brinde fortaleza, paz y consuelo a todos sus familiares en estos momentos de profunda tristeza.

Today is a very special day for Sección de Idiomas because one of our dear Professors is turning wiser!

Dear Nohe: May you enjoy this beautiful day and may the coming year is filled with deep peace and wonderful surprises. Wishing you the biggest slice of happy today! Cheers to another trip around the sun. May you feel the gratitude and love surrounding you on this special day.

"Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift." — Aretha Franklin

Happy birthday, Ms. Carrera 🎂🎉✨👏. Big hug!

Congratulations to our 1st. Cycle students, Guatemala campus, who are creating valuable content!

As part of Composition, they explored APA 7th. edition and created a complete playlist for you to watch and learn, review o even share with your students in Youtube.

🎧 Check out their videos here👏👏: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14G6Ql8Et8viufbZpPRfkneaq6I1m15_R/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our 9th Cycle students who are making their voices heard!

As part of their final project, they explored key legal topics every Guatemalan citizen should know from labor rights and minimum worker guarantees to child and adolescent protection under Ley PINA and the National Education Law.

🎧 Listen to their podcasts and be inspired by the next generation of informed, critical, and empowered professionals:

1. Safe Spaces: How Guatemalan Law Protects Children Inside and Outside the Classroom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ej_x73bDIg4KR773WUugSuxnxXyA_Ugm/view?usp=sharing

2. Importance of Knowing Rights and Obligations as an Employee
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ExwRdvoczinOYkPNlz5bqjhAJc1M9w4Q/view?usp=sharing

3. Understanding "Ley PINA": Protecting Children and Adolescents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPslm_R0gfs

4. My First Job: What Should I Know?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aWzyzAdhdcS31tw-U-7nqRs_yx91DsN4?usp=sharing

5. Teachers and the Law: Rights, Duties, and Protections in the Guatemalan Education System
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X0VZEQ1DJwzTXSk53CiHJsk-DalbThgk/view?usp=sharing

6. My Rights Are Not Negotiable: Understanding Minimum Labor Guarantees
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPWoLP9r16_Rdt8oYqpYTtFifBRCzKVk/view?usp=sharing

7. Beyond the Contract: What Labor Law Doesn't Tell You — and Why It Matters
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_EcXOcEPlnYNiLPdMqMwT-DBtIZRduQS/view?usp=drivesdk

8. The Right to Learn: Is Education Truly Guaranteed for Every Guatemalan Child?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DLGtD1m4NkQeHqUPCgbUzqxGxri1JgD5/view?usp=sharing

Safe Spaces Podcast.mp4

Congratulations to the students of the 5th cycle on their discussion on American Literature. Listen their podcasts and learn or review some of those topics with them:

A Walk Through American Literary History
Trace the major movements of American literature. How did historical events shape the literature of each era?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3agtsNbNoI

The Legacy of American Literature
Explore how foundational and different styles of texts continue to influence contemporary culture — literature, film, music, politics. What makes a work 'timeless'?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDjk7AEEpnrLWE_oJYgreUVZPs9-5iXy/view?usp=drivesdk

The Roles of Women in American Literature
From the 'Angel in the House' to feminist icons: how have female characters and female authors challenged and reflected society across different periods?

1. https://canva.link/nrlfgbd154z5hmw

2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFUAGGf5FofmEyfCV2Cnb2Kfi38OaiGy/view?usp=sharing

The American Dream, Myth or Reality?
Examine how authors in American Literature interrogate the promise of success, freedom, and equality in American society.
https://youtu.be/7leqFIeq01Y

Nature & the Human Spirit
How does American literature portray humanity's relationship with the natural world?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/197yAwxEs-ooWxwVKg_k0qDWD1eQpo0Yk/view

War, Trauma & American Literature
Compare how different wars (Civil War, WWI, WWII) shaped American literary expression. What is the writer's role in bearing witness?

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1suOVtqRSF9fuGBXHnzkX-A_FBtgP6l1j/view?usp=sharing

2. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lxw80uS9rb8D1fHfJ9u1t9wZoWOShD0q

Comparative Voices: US & World Literature
How does American literature dialogue with other national traditions? Explore cross-cultural influences, translations, and the global reach of American storytelling.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxfFZD-dSW9IU-1rIY4lIulpBgiAD9JL/view

Podcast: American Literature Members:201603480 - GÓMEZ CASTILLO, MARÍA JOSÉ202103022 - MIRANDA ALBIZURES, MARVIN EDUARDO202403362 - DE LEÓN RAMOS, SASHELYN BRICEYDA202403946 - RAMOS MUÑO...

Today is a very special day for Sección de Idiomas because one of our dear Professors is turning wiser!

Dear Ricardo: May this special day wrap you in joy, and may the coming year unfold like a beautiful story filled with deep peace and wonderful surprises. Cheers to another year of radiating success! May your path be cleared of obstacles and instead paved with laughter, true friendships, and golden opportunities to continue growing in spirit, knowledge, and love.

"One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them." - Virginia Woolf

Happy birthday, Mr. Sosa 🎂🎉✨👏. Big hug!

Congratulations to our students from the 1st. Cycle, Xela Site, on the
successful completion of their final presentation! 🎓✨

The students showcased their teaching skills and critical thinking through their project, "Classic Literature Presentations".

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, fluency, and professionalism demonstrated by the group. It is inspiring to witness your growth and your commitment to mastering a second language.

Keep up the extraordinary work and continue striving for excellence. The future of English teaching is in your hands! 🗣️🇬🇹💙