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About the Cultural Presentation Series ...
All presentations start at 7 pm, in zoom during Spring '21, link is below. You will be able to learn about specific aspects of the cultures taught in Global Languages. The expert presenters are the GELL Center conversation facilitators. Because they achieved already what many of you are aspiring to — to acquire a second language —, they will be able to present in English. Presentations will be 15-20 minutes long with an equal amount of time available for Q&A afterwards.
https://nau.zoom.us/j/85743442960?pwd=OFRkMERVQnk4cUdnMXpORWpITWRtQT09
Meeting ID: 857 4344 2960 • Password: culture
March 9
Hispanic Religious Traditions
by Yesenia Cruz-Carrillo
We will discuss how religion has influenced many Hispanic traditions. From Quinceñeras to holidays, such as Christmas, we will begin by exploring what it means to be Catholic.
March 16
Vienna's Imperial Charm:
The "Fifth" Season
by Elisabeth Gutt
A “fifth” season, you wonder? Take a beautiful city that is still fond of its long passed imperial times, add a bit of magic, put it all in the most magnificent ballrooms you can imagine, and you will experience a carnival season unlike any other.
March 10
The History of Chinese Characters
by Yiling Li
I will present on the development of Chinese characters since the ancient times. I will also include some calligraphy appreciation and introduce some famous calligraphists.
March 17
The Charming
Chinese Cuisine Culture
by Yiling Li
(postponed -
new date April 15).
March 15
The History of Mariachi
by Leslie Colunga
A presentation on the history of Mariachi. With discussions on the different cultural influences. La Conquista, slavery, and indigenous roots shaped what is now known as Mariachi.
March 23
Bucolic Walks
near the Paris Plant Garden
by Meghan Lecerf
A presentation on the plant garden and the museum of natural history of Paris. How and why it was constructed and shown.
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