2019 Mexican American Studies Summer Symposium

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Join us for a symposium on pedagogical approaches to teaching Mexican-American cultural literacy studies. This event will address the recent passage of the Texas State Board of Education’s Mexican-American studies Ethnic Studies course at the secondary levels.

Interactive workshops and lectures on Mexican-American history, cultural studies, literature, pedagogy and activism will be available and facilitated by St. Mary’s University faculty, Mexican-American studies experts and community activists.

This symposium is ideal for current and future middle school and high school teachers or interested individuals. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit is available for attendees. 

This event is sponsored by the Department of English, Literature and Language at St. Mary's University.