College of Charleston - Hispanic Studies

CofC Faces to Know: Christina García

Be sure to check out this just-published feature on Hispanic Studies’ Dr. Christina García—just one of the department’s many talented faculty!

CofC Faces to Know: Christina García Name: Christina García Hometown: Miami, Florida, where the finest Spanglish is spoken and “Dale, bro” is a call to meet your full potential, or just hurry up and get out of the way Education: B.A. in English and art history from Florida International University; M.A. in humanities and social th...

Adelante! (Crossing the Cistern), LCWA

Adelante! is a one-year scholarship/momentum program designed to help improve academic standing as well as support, challenge, and celebrate students along the path to graduation. The primary goals of Adelante! are the inclusion, retention and well-being of all students. The program features academic advising, professional mentoring, scholarship support, extracurricular programming and interactive peer communities as ways to support students as they navigate the academic experience. Adelante! offers $500 of scholarship support for successful completion. We want to help you CROSS THE CISTERN!
AALANA students are especially encouraged to apply.

Program Eligibility:

• LCWA major or minor
• Sophomores and Juniors
• GPA between 1.8 - 2.8
• One-year commitment

The application deadline is July 31, 2021, 11:59p.m.

To apply click here (you have to be logged in with your CofC Google account):
https://forms.gle/dG7WqnkeQ31tgGN79

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Christina García, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of Adelante! for the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs ([email protected]).

Adelante! (Crossing the Cistern), LCWA

Adelante! is a one-year scholarship/momentum program designed to help improve academic standing as well as support, challenge, and celebrate students along the path to graduation. The primary goals of Adelante! are the inclusion, retention and well-being of all students. The program features academic advising, professional mentoring, scholarship support, extracurricular programming and interactive peer communities as ways to support students as they navigate the academic experience. Adelante! offers $500 of scholarship support for successful completion. We want to help you CROSS THE CISTERN!
AALANA students are especially encouraged to apply.

Program Eligibility:

• LCWA major or minor
• Sophomores and Juniors
• GPA between 1.8 - 2.8
• One-year commitment

The application deadline is July 31, 2021, 11:59p.m.

To apply click here (you have to be logged in with your CofC Google account):
https://forms.gle/dG7WqnkeQ31tgGN79

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Christina García, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of Adelante! for the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs (garc[email protected]).

SPAN 316 Applied Spanish: Improving Your Spanish through Interpreting

Students will continue to practice Spanish while improving their speaking and listening skills through interpreting. The major focus of this course will be on the healthcare setting. Students will also be able to compare the major differences between community, school and legal settings, and focus on three major modes: consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation with emphasis on medical topics while practicing dialogues of medical encounters between patients and healthcare providers.

SPAN 316 Applied Spanish: Improving Your Spanish through Interpreting

Students will continue to practice Spanish while improving their speaking and listening skills through interpreting. The major focus of this course will be on the healthcare setting. Students will also be able to compare the major differences between community, school and legal settings, and focus on three major modes: consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation with emphasis on medical topics while practicing dialogues of medical encounters between patients and healthcare providers.

13100 SPAN 443.01 Morphology and Syntax TR 10:50 am-12:05 pm. This course is designed to provide a framework for advanced language studies. Traditional and generative grammar will be discussed and basic tools of analysis such as phrase-structure trees and explicit prose versions of rules for translating and making more precise descriptions of the Spanish grammar will be used.
Ricard Viñas-de-Puig

13100 SPAN 443.01 Morphology and Syntax TR 10:50 am-12:05 pm. This course is designed to provide a framework for advanced language studies. Traditional and generative grammar will be discussed and basic tools of analysis such as phrase-structure trees and explicit prose versions of rules for translating and making more precise descriptions of the Spanish grammar will be used.
Ricard Viñas-de-Puig

Apply by July 15th—or August 1st, at the latest.

For more information, please contact either Sarah Simmonite and Stephanie Clark at CIE (at [email protected]) or yours truly at [email protected].

Apply by July 15th—or August 1st, at the latest.

For more information, please contact either Sarah Simmonite and Stephanie Clark at CIE (at [email protected]) or yours truly at [email protected].

[06/18/21]   Small independent school in Charleston, SC is seeking applications for the following position for the 2021-2022 academic year:
• Part Time Spanish Teacher
• (This would be two classes a couple of times a week: one sixth grade class and one seventh grade class. There are veteran teachers who will help with lesson plans, etc.)
A successful candidate should possess a superior knowledge of his/her field, the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers across the curriculum, and the ability to provide a meaningful impact on each child’s educational experience. STEAM experience is a plus. Each position has the potential of part-time; but a successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to combine teaching duties for a full-time position. A minimum of state teaching credentials and/or a bachelor’s degree in the related field is required for the position. Salary is based on experience and educational degree and additional position opportunities are negotiable.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year
https://addlestone.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AddlestoneHebrewAcademy

11120 SPAN 367 1 ST: Survey of Spanish Science Fiction ONLINE Michael A Gómez
In this class, students will read a sampling of works of Spanish Science Fiction, taken from the mid-19th century until the present day. Among the authors considered will be Nilo María Fabra, J. Martínez Ruiz, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Juan Jacinto Muñóz Rengel and others. Through a careful consideration of these texts, it is hoped that the student will gain a greater appreciation both for the ways in which Spain has contributed to the genre of Science Fiction as well as for the manner in which Spanish writers and intellectuals have assimilated major discoveries in the sciences over the past 200 years.

11120 SPAN 367 1 ST: Survey of Spanish Science Fiction ONLINE Michael A Gómez
In this class, students will read a sampling of works of Spanish Science Fiction, taken from the mid-19th century until the present day. Among the authors considered will be Nilo María Fabra, J. Martínez Ruiz, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Juan Jacinto Muñóz Rengel and others. Through a careful consideration of these texts, it is hoped that the student will gain a greater appreciation both for the ways in which Spain has contributed to the genre of Science Fiction as well as for the manner in which Spanish writers and intellectuals have assimilated major discoveries in the sciences over the past 200 years.

HISP / Dr. Carl Wise’s Article in the Bulletin of the Comediantes | Hispanic Studies

Dear HISP Faculty & Friends,

It is my distinct pleasure to announce the upcoming publication of Dr. Carl Wise’s article, “The Atlantic Metropolis: Ships and Seafarers in Lope de Vega’s El Arenal de Sevilla,” which is slated to appear in the Bulletin of the Comediantes, vol. 73, no. 1 (2021).

Congratulations to him on this impressive achievement.
All best,
Mike
Dr. Michael A. Gómez
Professor of Spanish
Affiliated Faculty in Philosophy
Chair of Hispanic Studies
http://blogs.cofc.edu/spanishnews/2021/06/08/hisp-dr-carl-wises-article-in-the-bulletin-of-the-comediantes/

HISP / Dr. Carl Wise’s Article in the Bulletin of the Comediantes | Hispanic Studies HISP / Dr. Carl Wise’s Article in the Bulletin of the Comediantes By Michael Gomez | June 8, 2021 0 Comment Congratulations to Dr. Carl Wise, whose article, “The Atlantic Metropolis: Ships and Seafarers in Lope de Vega’s El Arenal de Sevilla,” is slated to appear in the Bulletin of the Comed...

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[06/02/21]   Charleston School of the Arts is seeking a SC certified teacher in Spanish. Charleston School of the Arts is an arts magnet school located in North Charleston near Park Circle serving artistically gifted students grades 6-12 from all across Charleston County. Students are able to audition for one of the 8 majors including instrumental band, creative writing, dance, piano, string orchestra, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Our young artists perform at many local, national, and even international events showcasing their talents. Therefore, the expectations set upon them are high and they have those same expectations of their teachers in the academic classrooms where they continue to challenge themselves.

Interested parties need to apply through applitrack (https://www.applitrack.com/ccsdschools/onlineapp/) and then click on external applicants. Once they have filled out the application and uploaded all the pertinent documents, they can apply for the job by clicking APPLY under the School of the Arts position posting found at this address: (https://www.applitrack.com/ccsdschools/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=19836&posFirstChoice=High%20Schools&posSpecialty=Spanish)

Dr. Luci Moreira will present "Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language in the United States" on Wednesday, June 2, 8:00 PM Brazil time and 7:00 PM Eastern time.

🇧🇷 Vamos falar de PLE? Convidamos a Profa. Dra. Luci Moreira para um bate-papo sobre o ensino da língua portuguesa nos Estados Unidos.
📍Dia 02 de junho às 19h00 (Hora de La Paz)
✔Contaremos com a participação dos Centros Culturais Brasileiros na Nicarágua e na República Dominicana!
⚠️Transmissão pelo Facebook!
Participem

Charleston County School District - Frontline Recruitment

An opportunity of interest to graduating students looking for full-time employment next year:
Charleston County School District (CCSD) will have a new Office of Translation and Interpretation Services and will be looking for 3 secretaries who speak Spanish fluently and have the basic required secretarial skills. They are also looking for an executive director. If you have any seniors who are currently looking for employment opportunities please invite them to apply online.

Below is the link to apply:
https://www.applitrack.com/ccsdschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Strategy+%26+Communications

Christina Vivas
ESOL Parent Advocate & Title III Project Specialist
North Charleston Elementary School
4921 Durant Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
Mobile Phone: (843) 860-5891
Email: [email protected]

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[05/17/21]   Summer 2021 Internship Position
Dear SPAN Majors & Minors,

See below and attached for a unique paid internship opportunity for Summer 2021 with Platino Educa, a Spanish-language film-streaming service.

This position—which due to its being remunerated cannot be taken for SPAN credit—offers a wonderful chance for qualified students to use their Spanish language skills in the context of marketing and internet promotion.

Interested parties should contact Mr. PJ Kuyper at [email protected].

Saludos,
Mg
Dr. Michael A. Gómez
Professor of Spanish
Affiliated Faculty in Philosophy
Chair of Hispanic Studies

Summary
Platino Educa is a Spanish Language film streaming service. The service will be available to US colleges and Universities in the fall of 2021.
Platino Educa US seeks a self-motivated, declared Spanish major or minor, to help launch the service in the US. The intern will conduct market research on the use of films in Spanish Language classes, create social media strategy, set up social media channels and generate a following with regular posts in Spanish. Additionally, the intern will assist in the development of marketing and sales materials in Spanish and English, and promote the service at the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) conference in Atlanta GA.
An ideal candidate will be proficient in Spanish and have taken one or more marketing classes. A love of Spanish Films, and living in the Charleston area are a plus.
Duration: Four-week internship (160 hours) with flexible days and hours between June 1st and August 10th. The candidate will commit to a work schedule prior to staring the assignment.
Pay: $14 per hour, plus reimbursed travel expenses.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

SPAN 333.02 Art and Culture in the Latin American Cold War
Fall 2021 Tuesday/Thursday 10:50 am -12:05 pm
Dr. José Chávarry

Prerequisites: SPAN 350 or two of SPAN 313, SPAN 316, SPAN 317, SPAN 312 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 328

This course will explore how the Cold War was played out in Latin America in the second half of the 20th century, through an examination of literary and artistic manifestations dealing with themes of revolution, political violence, and the search for democracy. With a special focus on the Southern Cone (Chile, Argentina) and Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador), we will engage with poetry and short stories, photography, film, and music that addressed the need for social transformation within the context of global liberation movements. In doing so, we will learn about a time period of great political upheaval as well as democratic aspirations in the region, and discuss the role of the arts and culture on imagining and enacting social transformation.

For more info, please contact Dr. Chávarry at [email protected]

SPAN 333.02 Art and Culture in the Latin American Cold War
Fall 2021 Tuesday/Thursday 10:50 am -12:05 pm
Dr. José Chávarry

Prerequisites: SPAN 350 or two of SPAN 313, SPAN 316, SPAN 317, SPAN 312 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 328

This course will explore how the Cold War was played out in Latin America in the second half of the 20th century, through an examination of literary and artistic manifestations dealing with themes of revolution, political violence, and the search for democracy. With a special focus on the Southern Cone (Chile, Argentina) and Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador), we will engage with poetry and short stories, photography, film, and music that addressed the need for social transformation within the context of global liberation movements. In doing so, we will learn about a time period of great political upheaval as well as democratic aspirations in the region, and discuss the role of the arts and culture on imagining and enacting social transformation.

For more info, please contact Dr. Chávarry at [email protected]

HispaNews: The Magazine of Hispanic Studies - College of Charleston

Dear Hispanic Studies Faculty, Students Staff & Friends,

It is my great pleasure to present you with the 2021 edition of Hispanews, the annual news magazine of the College of Charleston’s Department of Hispanic Studies:
https://spanish.cofc.edu/about/hispanews.php

As you will see by looking through its pages, the Hispanic Studies community—faculty, students, staff and associates—continued to thrive during 2020-2021, despite all of the challenges the year presented.

A well-earned expression of gratitude to the Hispanews staff—Editor Prof. Dani Delgado and Associate Editors Dr. Emily Beck, Prof. Claudia Moran, Ms. Laura Moses and Dr. Haley Osborn—for all of their hard work in putting this wonderful publication together.

Saludos cordiales,
Mike Gómez
Dr. Michael A. Gómez
Professor of Spanish
Affiliated Faculty in Philosophy
Chair of Hispanic Studies

HispaNews: The Magazine of Hispanic Studies - College of Charleston A top 10 fastest-growing city for software and Internet technology, an emerging hub for aerospace, and a hotbed for healthcare and biosciences.

La Casa Hispana - College of Charleston

Dear Spanish students,
We have two openings in the Casa Hispana residence house for the Fall, one for a man and one for a woman!

The Casa is at 8 Bull Street, and it is fabulous! There is a huge stocked kitchen with a washer and dryer, a living room with a brand new 75 inch TV, a library, a great porch, and best of all, the chance to be immersed in the language while still living on campus, and to be involved with the Department of Hispanic Studies!
https://casa.cofc.edu/

Please contact me right away if you are interested!
:-) Sra. Hanahan

Devon W. Hanahan, CofC '87
Faculty Marshal
Basic Spanish Language Program Coordinator
Department of Hispanic Studies
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
[email protected]
Office: JC Long 118
843-270-4543 (cell)

La Casa Hispana - College of Charleston A top 10 fastest-growing city for software and Internet technology, an emerging hub for aerospace, and a hotbed for healthcare and biosciences.