WHAT IS SPANISH CULTURE ANYWAY ? STEREOTYPES?
WHAT ABOUT LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE?
WHO IN THE WORLD SPEAKS SPANISH?
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Si, Spain
Information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic
and cultural development. This searchable directory, from the Spanish Foreign Ministry in Canada, has excellent resources on Spain. Categories include: Geography, History, Language and Culture, Politics, Foreign Affairs, Economy, Health, Education, Travel, Spanish Language Courses, Other Web Sites on Spain, and much more.
Spanish Serenaders ; Marvelous Flamenco and classical-style guitars made by the greatest Spanish luthiers of the 20th century.
Historical Perspective on a Traditional Mexican Wedding
An article on the marriage symbolism and rituals of Indian and Spanish Mexicans, with details of the contributions of Aztec and Hispanic culture to traditional Mexican Catholic weddings. Written as a college project by the founder of a Web site for Latino professionals.
Video clips of Flamenco Dancing
GRAMMY.com: Latin Recording Academy
The Latin GRAMMY Awards "recognize excellence and create a greater public awareness of the cultural diversity of Latin recording artists and creators, both domestically and internationally." The site includes news, Hall of Fame members, articles, and more. Also available in Spanish.
Cuban Art/Arte de Cuba
"This site has been established by the Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange Association in order to showcase the paintings of contemporary artists working in Eastern Cuba." The site features images of paintings and photographs and biographies of the artists represented. Selected works and reproductions are available for sale. Also includes exhibit information. In English and Spanish.
Alegria: the Mexican Folklorico Home Page
Includes a directory of Folklórico groups in the United States, Mexico, and nine other countries; information (as available, some only in Spanish)on regional costumes, music, dances, and Folklorico groups in 32 regions of Mexico; newsletter; calendar of events; bulletin board; and links to other Mexican folk dance, music, art, and culture Web sites. Searchable.
LatinArt.com
"An online journal of art and culture." Features articles, profiles of artists, images of works, exhibits, a calendar of events and openings, and a worldwide directory of museums, galleries, institutions, and foundations which feature Latin American art.Includes glossary of related terms. Also available in Spanish. Registration (free) required.
Barcelona
This official site has information about Barcelona's local government, economy, history, recreational and cultural activities, services, sports, weather, and more. Contains information for travelers such as where to stay, restaurants, transportation, and tourist sites. In English, Spanish (Castellano), or Catalan.
Chicano & Latino Artists in the Pacific Northwest
This exhibit features images and information from the collection of the Chicano/Latino Archive (at the Evergreen State College Library. Includes interpretative exhibition panels, profiles of two artists, and an extensive exhibit catalog. From The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington state.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
"This site highlights various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans" of Spanish, Latin American, Basque, and Caribbean ancestry. Browse publications, travel itineraries, historic places and parks, and learn about this annual observance held September 15 to October 15.
One World: Nations Online : Spain
This Web page provides background information on Spain and links to websites on Spanish tourism, tourist information, travel guides, newspapers, art, culture and maps of Spain, many of which are available in English.
Centro Virtual Cervantes
The Centro Virtual Cervantes is the Internet-based branch of the Instituto Cervantes, the official Spanish institution commissioned to disseminate the use and study of Spanish language and culture around the world.
Miguel de Cervantes
The entry on Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, and the creator of Don Quixote, the most famous figure in Spanish literature, features a biographical sketch ("Cervantes lived an unsettled life of hardship and adventure"), an image, and the complete text of Don Quixote.
Gabriel José Garcia Marquez
Columbian-born writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez: biography, interviews, and criticism. Gabriel Garcia Marquez won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, and you can read his Nobel Prize Lecture and the official press release announcing the award at this site.
Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali Y Domenech
Nine large Salvador Dali paintings start off this web site. The surreal images can be enlarged even further with just a click of the mouse. The text that follows gives a brief account of Salvador Dali's life and artwork. It discusses his style of painting and how it evolved, some critique of his work and some of his more famous pieces.
Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y
The Web Gallery of Art has more to offer than just a thorough biography of Diego Velazquez. Within the text are highlighted terms that link to definitions or articles that direct readers to further explanations.
Quinceañera, also an article from Wikipedia.org
Major Holidays and Celebrations of Spanish-speaking Countries
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Other sites to use in fill-in sheet
Brownpride.com – Hip-Hop and Latino Rap
Parade of Lost Souls, Vancouver, BC
Suggested Media and Instructional Strategies for Your Project
Visual aids: models, maps, charts, diagrams, photographs, advertisements and posters
Props: food, costumes, artifacts
Audio: voice and/or music clips (original or commercial such as: radio news reports, speeches of the time)
Audio Visual: video clips (original or commercial - DVD, films)
Dramatization/role play: simulation, acting out different situations to illustrate ideas or characters
Demonstration/walk-through: Hands-on illustration or step-by-step instructions on how to do something
Games: hands-on learning involving fun; a simulated situation used to illustrate a concept; make sure to provide reason for game and rules.
Case study: Read or dramatize a case (a story in which real-world elements and learning is integrated)
Print: newspapers, pamphlets, magazines, promotional materials
