Spanish 3: celebraciones en América latina: el día de los muertos
Please note that this worshop will be taught in Spanish. You should have at least an elementary level of Spanish (A2) to attend.
- Course Code: LSW60
- Dates: 31/10/24 - 31/10/24
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Adriana Itriago Gavidia
Course Code: LSW60
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
This workshop aims to present the most relevant historical and cultural elements of the facinating Celebration “El día de los muertos” in Spanish speaking countries, offering a better understanding of their culture.
What will we cover?
In this lively course, we will discuss how “El día de los muertos” is celebrated in Latin America, particularly in México, which will give an insight into beliefs and customs of these countries. Irs history and cultural roots as well as the most important elements of this tradition will be discussed as well.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- further your knowledge about this tradition in the Spanish speaking world.
- have a deeper understanding of Latin American culture
- have a better understanding of Spanish, according your level
- use a wider vocabulary related to this topic.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students of all levels are welcome, as it will be an informative workshop done in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language (at least an A2 level, i.e at least Spanish 2 upper).
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a short course so it will be a presentation mostly, where students’ participation will be actively encouraged. Those who may know some aspects of this topic already will have the opportunity to share their opinion and knowledge with others. You will be provided with extra material to do some further reading/researching after the class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please, ask the tutor for other courses/workshops or call the Languages Department on (telephone temporarily unavailable).
Adriana holds a qualification to teach adults. She has taught Spanish to adults and teenagers for more than 8 years at different levels ranging from beginners to proficiency, including GCSE exams, in groups and one-to-one lessons -face to face and online-. She has worked as a Spanish tutor in educational institutions such as City Lit; Bishopsgate Institute; Morley College, UK Government departments as DEFRA, and for agencies tutoring private students for well-known organizations namely BBC, Arthur & Gallagher, AON, AHJ, among others. She got a degree in Anthropology from the Central University of Venezuela. A career in which she developed her knowledge and passion about Languages and Culture. Additionally, back in her country she worked in cultural research in the publishing area, events organization and organizational structure.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
