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Join us for a symposium on pedagogical approaches to teaching Mexican-American cultural literacy studies. This event will address the recent passage of the Texas State Board of Education’s Mexican-American studies Ethnic Studies course at the secondary levels.
Interactive workshops and lectures on Mexican-American history, cultural studies, literature, pedagogy and activism will be available and facilitated by St. Mary’s University faculty, Mexican-American studies experts and community activists.
This symposium is ideal for current and future middle school and high school teachers or interested individuals. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit is available for attendees.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This event is sponsored by the Department of English, Literature and Language at St. Mary's University.
SCHEDULE
9 to 10 a.m., Registration
9:45 to 10 a.m., Reflection Exercise
Presenter
Diane Gonzales Bertrand, Visiting Lecturer of English Literature and Language, and Writer-in Residence, St. Mary's University
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Welcome
Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, St. Mary's University
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Kathleen Maloney, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of English Literature and Language, St. Mary's University
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D., Instructor of English, St. Mary's University
10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Session One: Mexican-American Studies Historical and Cultural Background
Introduction
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D., Instructor of English, St. Mary's University
Presenter
Refugio Romo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, St. Mary's University
11:30 to 11:40 a.m., Break
11:40 to 12:40 p.m., Lunch
Networking and participation in table topic exercises during lunch is encouraged. Book raffle winners will be announced, and Continuing Professional Education letters will be distributed during lunch.
12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Session Two: Mexican-American Studies Literature in Middle School and High School
Introductions
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D., Instructor of English, St. Mary's University
Presenters
Diane Gonzales Bertrand, Visiting Lecturer of English Literature and Language, and Writer-in-Residence, St. Mary's University
Andres Lopez, Mexican-American Literature Teacher, John Paul Stevens High School
1:50 to 2:35 p.m., Session Three: Mexican-American Studies Pedagogical Methods
Introduction
Angeli Wilson, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of Education, St. Mary's University
Presenter
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D., Instructor of English, St Mary's University
2:35 to 2:45 p.m., Break
2:45 to 3:45 p.m., Session Four: Mexican-American Studies Activism and the Future
Introductions
Angeli Wilson, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of Education, St. Mary's University
Presenters
Lilliana Saldana, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio
Vanessa Sandoval, student, University of Texas at San Antonio
Tony Diaz, Ph.D., Mexican-American Studies activist
3:45 to 4 p.m., Closing Remarks and Evaluations
Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director and Professor of English Literature and Language, St. Mary's University
Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D., Instructor of English, St. Mary's University