Latin American season
Covering about 13% of the land surface of earth, Latin America is home to nearly two thirds of a billion people today and is understood to encompass South America, Central America, the Mexican part of North America and the Spanish-speaking parts of the Caribbean. Additionally, Latin America holds global historical, cultural, social, economic, and agricultural significance.
Please join us as we explore various aspects of Latin America’s contribution to the world today.
Whether you want to learn more about the Amazon Rainforest, Latin American music and dance or its history & culture, we have a wide range of courses spanning this fascinating area of the world.
Check out our blog post on What is Latin America? Frequently Asked Questions
- Spanish 2/3: Un viaje por la Patagonia argentina
Course start date: Sat 16 Nov 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneDiscover the beauty of the outstanding of Argentinian Patagonia, the region defined by its dramatic landscapes, jagged peaks, pristine rivers and incredible wildlife. In this workshop we will explore the three main districts (The Lake District, Atlantic and Southern Patagonia) and their historic aspects. We will also touch in the Welsh culture heritage that can be found in small towns such as Trelew.
This will be an informative workshop done in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language
(at least an A2 leve, i.e at least Spanish 2 upper).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 4/5: Chile, de Allende a la insurrección de octubre 2019 Course start date: Wed 12 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezEste curso explora el impacto profundo que tuvo la insurrección de octubre en el 2019, los elementos históricos, políticos y sociales que llevaron el pueblo chileno a sublevarse para conseguir un nuevo futuro, y la expresión cultural diversa que resultó de este movimiento.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - The Amazon Rubber Boom and Bust Course start date: Sat 22 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sandra CarvalhoJoin us on a Saturday of discovery about a transformative period in the history of the Brazilian Amazon.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - French 3 upper: la Guyane françaiseCourse start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Isabelle FontanA fantastic opportunity to discover and/or find out more about la Guyane française, the only French speaking country in South America. This workshop will be delivered in French and is ideal for learners wishing to improve their understanding of spoken French. Suitable if you are currently attending a French 3 upper course at the City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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