Teaching Spanish to Heritage Speakers:

Pedagogical and Administrative Considerations

La Enseñanza del Espanol a Hispanohablantes:

Consideraciones Pedagógicas y Administrativas

This talk covers important issues related to teaching

Spanish for heritage speakers, addressing Questions

such as these:

What are their linguistic, affective, and academic

characteristics?

What makes them different from foreign language

Iearners?

What placement procedures, instructional approaches,

and materials are most appropriate in working with

heritage speakers?

Location : Chief Sealth High School

Date and t ime : Tuesday, November 3 @ 5 .00 - 8.00 pm

Free a dmission

In En glish and Spanish

CONSULADO

DE MEXICO

EN SEATTLE

KIM POTOWSKI CONFERENCE

Kim Potowski , PhD at. University of Illinois

is a brilliant. linguists pecialized in the

teaching of Spanish to Heritage speakers.

Her general area of interest is the Spanish

in the United States from p erspectives t.hat

have been called sociology of language and

also language policy. Some of her most

important publicationes are: “Language, and Identity

in a dual inmersion school” and ” Fundamentos de la

enseñanza del español a los hablantes nativos en los

Estados Unidos”

Location : Seattle Center , Center House, Room H

Date and time : Monday, November 2 @ 5 .00 pm

Free admission

In Spanish

This conference is a part of the :

Festival Dia de muertos: A Mexican Remembrance

By Patricia Carrion

Not too often I have the opportunity to hear such beautiful music and see great performances within one week. This past wednesday I attended the McCaw Hall, Opera House to see  La traviata, an amazing opera that had not been played in Seattle for 13 years, and finally, I had the opportunity to see. I admired the scenography for quite a long time, the costumes, make up, everything screamed romanticism. The story, the voices, are things that will stay in my mind and heart forever.

Later that same night, I went across the street to the Teatro Zinzanni and listened to Orchestra Zarabanda, one of the best orchestras here in Seattle that plays classic Son cubano.

And then, decided to end my week at the Jazz Alley with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. The night started by having “Rumbeggae” salsa band do an interview for Actitud Latina TV show with Oscar Hernández, pianist and director of the orchestra. Then, the concert started, and how big would be my surprise when Oscar starts presenting the members of the band and suddenly, I hear Carlos Cascante’s name as one of the singers! Our very own Carlos, who has been singing in the Seattle area with his group Tumbao and now has joined the SHO. I could not be more proud of him. I was full with joy and delight, and that’s why I could not leave aside the opportunity to write this in my blog and share it with whoever will feel as happy and proud as I do.

OSTEOPOROSIS 

In 2004 the Office of the Surgeon General
issues the first ever report on the nation’s bone health
- in English and in Spanish.

The IOF – International Osteoporosis Foundation calls it 
“The Silent Epidemic”
Declares October 20, World Osteoporosis Day.

What better time to learn more about the subject 
and what we can do about it.
After all, MUJERES, we are the most affected. 
We are now offered two excellent opportunities:

1) Webinar: www.ybhurtn.com/ . 
On right, go to Recorded Webinars, 
Scroll down to last item:
Bone Health Facts, – Pat Terry RN & Penny Royse RDH. 
35 min., plus six if interested in business opportunity.

2) Wellness Education* – free, one hour seminar - 
Dr. Narain Naidu, world renown Microbiologist. 

a) Saturday, October 17, 7 p.m., 
P.U.D. 2320 California Street. Everett 98201

or

b) Monday, October 19, 7 p.m., 
Doubletree Guest Suites, 
16500 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila 98188 

* Followed by a
Business Opportunity Workshop 
Attendance – optional – free
Let’s take ownership of our health; we owe it to ourselves.

Carmen Nelson
Independent Nikken Wellness Consultant
Tel. 253-874-3426

Centro Cultural Hispano Americano and the Pacific Jazz Institute at
Dimitriou¹s Jazz Alley present Spanish Harlem Orchestra touring in support
of their latest Grammy Nominated CD ³United We Swing². Band members are
Oscar Hernández (Piano/Musical Director), Ray De La Paz (Vocals), Marco
Bermudez (Vocals), Willie Torres (Vocals), Maximo Rodriguez (Bass), Luisito
Quintero (Percussion), George Delgado (Percussion), Jorge Gonzalez
(Percussion), Dan Reagan (Trombone), Pete Nater (Trumpet), and Motch Frohman
(Saxophone and Flute). Set times Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and
10:00pm and Sunday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm on Thursday and 5:30pm
Friday  Sunday.

Since their arrival in 2000, Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has established
itself as a standard bearer of contemporary Latin music. Directed by
world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernández, the
thirteen-member all-star ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New
York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide. ³United We Swing², SHO¹s third
album, is a stunning follow-up to their 2004 Grammy award-winning album
³Across 110th St.², and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut, ³Un Gran Día En
El Barrio.²

Centro Cultural Hispano Americano
206-418-6710, 253-210-0134
http://www.centroculturalha.org

Nancy Struthers along with Belen Castellanos (loan officer) will be teaching a First Time Home Buyer Seminar Class this coming Saturday. If you know of anybody who may be interested in attending, please have them contact Nancy Struthers for seat reservation.

DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2009
TIME: 11:00 AM TO 12:15 PM
ROOM: MEETING ROOM
LIBRARY: BLACK DIAMOND LIBRARY
24707 ROBERTS DRIVE
BLACK DIAMOND, WA 98010
360-886-1105

Nancy Struthers
Better Properties
Real Estate Consultant
and Property Management
(206) 595-7188