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Center for Latin American Studies

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Since 1964, the University of Pittsburgh has been committed to a Latin American studies program of unique depth and richness. Its Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) has become internationally recognized for excellence in undergraduate, graduate, research, professional education and outreach. CLAS is designated as a comprehensive National Resource Center (NRC) on Latin America by the U.S. Department of Education.

Web Site: 
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas
Services Offered: 
Cultural Festivals
Guest Speakers
High School Student Events
Professional Development Workshops
Resource Lending Library
School Visits

Resources

Here is a sample of materials generated by the Center for Latin American Studies or as a result of programming in which they participated.

Weblinks

Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: Curriculum Module on Migration
Intended Audience:
K-12

In this presentation, educators from the Ellis School present on their multi-year project on Migration.

Curriculum Module on Migration
Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: Games and Gamification for Global Learning
Intended Audience:
K-12

In this presentation, Dr. Susan Dawkins, Engagement Coordinator for the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies at UCIS, discusses the use of games and gamification for global learning in the classroom.

Games and Gamification
Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: Global 360 in the Classroom
Intended Audience:
K-12

In this presentation, Michael Walters, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs Tour Director, and Reagan Harper, Nationality Rooms Quo Vadis guide, lead viewers through the Global 360 experience in a virtual tour of the Polish Nationality Room.

Global 360 in the Classroom

Outreach at Center for Latin American Studies

Luz Amanda Hank
Luz Amanda Hank
Assistant Director for Partnerships and Programming
Center for Latin American Studies
Contact Luz Amanda by email