November Happenings

   

 Bienvenidos al otoño! Welcome to fall! This semester, we will be covering many topics. Grammar, vocabulary, political issues and traditions from Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries. The United States has a growing population of Spanish-speakers and the history of Latinos in the United States is another fascinating topic. We are all familiar with Cinco de Mayo, but we do not know the correct history behind the historical event and this is why we will learn about important dates in Latin America as well. We will take a lot of time throughout the semester to learn about many of the countries that have an increasing number of immigrants in the United States.
     Aside from the students doing all the homework, I would like to encourage parents to participate as well. There are many events that happen throughout the fall semester that parents can participate in. At the University of Arkansas, La Oficina Latina, found in the Student Union, host Hispanic Heritage month every year. During the month of September, the department offers free viewing of Spanish-speaking movies and many other activities. There is also International Education Week that occurs in many college campuses. NWACC hosts films and invites many speakers to inform people about special topics. Spanish class is not just about learning the grammar and learning the language, it is also about understanding the culture and immersing in the culture is the most fun part of learning another language.  
     This semester we encourage all students and parents to participate and learn about a different culture while having fun!