Spanish Immersion program in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Program in June-July

	Creative Bridges for Language Learning Intitute  is offering a unique hands-on/theory immersion program; fun-filled with unlimited exposure to language and culture, on a variety of topics of interest that embrace every one of the aspects related to the Argentinean / Latino / Spanish culture  such as: Literature, Art, History, Music, Dance, Theater, and Films; beneficial to educators at every level.   It is designed to enhance teaching practices.  Participants will learn innovative teaching strategies and how to create dynamic lessons that incorporate authentic culture into daily instruction based on their experiences.

	Horario Día por Día , 2008     Jueves : Salimos   Viernes   10:00-12:00          Llegamos 14:00: 18:00 : Corrientes/Florida,  downtown Buenos Aires, an obelisk points out the intersection between 9 de Julio Av. and Corrientes Av., the cultural heart of the city and its incredible amount of bookstores, cinemas and theaters, and restaurants.   Sabado 9:00 11:00: Asociación the profesores de Español Design and selection of material for your students: We will take the participant to the world of children games creating an integral educational experience where the language became a game and a game became the language. Participant will work with quiet and dynamic games that will help to the development of the language learning process 11:00-13:00 Almuerzo -Liliana Attar: Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences 14:00-18:00: Lucia Fresno Recoleta is a sophisticated neighborhood, with beautiful European-styled residences, elegant cafes, restaurants, art galleries and a traditional craft fair. It offers also many places of tourist interest such as the historical Recoleta Cemetery, the Fine Arts Museum, or Buenos Aires Design. Paza Francia the largest outdoor handicrafts fair in the city, La Feria de Recoleta.   Domingo 10:00-12:00:  Eduardo Vigovsky Theory and Hands on Workshop in: Multiple intelligence  What is creativity, be creative and original Using your imagination How to motivate your students, Brainstorming 13:00: 15:00: Graciela Navarro- Susana Gorris Relation in between the Latin American cultures through the dances ,  their music, history and literature  Participant will learn, El Gato (Argentinean folk Dance) to be able to teach it to their students and to Dance in the Matadero fair 15:00- 18:00 Feria Mataderos This market is divided into three areas: traditional handicrafts, artistic festivals and gaucho abilities. Different activities are organized, such as lectures, exhibitions, videos, competitions, traditional games for kids and adults, popular dances and regional food. Free workshops of weaving loom, guitar, wood engraving, folklore and tango dance, folklore shows among others, are also organized.   Lunes   9:00-12:00: Eduardo Vigovsky: Creativity in your classroom, the way we learn and the way we teach Participant will learn the role of creativity in problem solving and critical thinking. Drama in your classroom, create character and scripts related with the experiences LilianaAttar: Develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences Participant will learn how to adapt all their experiences, materials and activities in Buenos Aires to suit all learning styles. Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences 13:00-17:30: Lucia Fresno Palade los Dos Congress: Named for its location directly across from the National Congress Building. Avenida Theatre: Inaugurated in 1908 after a work by Lope de Vega, this theatre keeps the memory of Spanish companies from the beginning of the century. Café el Tortoni: This cafe has formed part of the Porteno landscape since 1858. A shrine to local tango culture. Legendary literati such as Alfonsina Storni and Spanish Federico Garcia Lorca gathered here. 18:00-20:00: Academia Nacional del Tango: Museo Tango classes, held by Liliana Torres Calivar and Walter Ohringer.   Martes   10:00-12:00: Asociación the profesores de Españo l ChildrenLiterature: We will take the participant to the world of Spanish  literature, working with cotemporary and traditional stories, poetry, rhymes. Participant will learn how select appropriate children literature and the art of storytelling, recite poems and rhymes Liliana Attar: Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic  thematic units based on the experiences 14:00 19:00: Lucia Fresno Historical Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution, Casa Rosada:  - the  government house, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.. San Telmo: With narrow sidewalks, stone streets and colonial mansions, San Telmo still preserves some features of the old Buenos Aires. It is the place chosen by street artists and intellectuals, home of important antique shops and art galleries.    Miércoles:   10:00-12:00: Graciela Navarro Participant will learn simple steps, small choreographies rhythms and the history of some folkloric dances from Spain, Argentina, Latin America and the connections in between them. Carnavalito: Dance from the north of Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and north od Chile. . Muñeira: Dance from Galicia y Asturias, 11:00-13:00 Almuerzo -Liliana Attar: Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences 13:00-18:00 Palermo woods:In the Palermo woods, Buenos Aires takes a break, beautiful lakes and gardens are the perfect invitation for a rest. Evita Museum: This museum features memorabilia from Evita's careers as an actress and as apolitical leader. It also describes the story of her life and death Julio Cortázar Square, Palermo Soho: This part of Palermo neighborhood is today called “Soho” because it is the place preferred by artists and crafts men. Around the square, you can find coffee shops, restaurants, bookshops, ateliers, furniture, accessories and clothes shops. Buenos Aires vanguard design can be found in this area   Jueves :   9:00-12:00: Graciela  Navarro-Liliana Attar: Participant will learn how the tango was created through it's dances, Music ,  poetry and the relationship with the immigrants.  Liliana Attar: Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences 14:00-18:00 Lucia Frezno Boca: is a traditional neighborhood set up by the first Italian immigrants. It’s well known for its multi-colored houses, for the nostalgic atmosphere of its pubs and the live street shows offered by tango musicians. La Boca is the most colorful neighborhood in Buenos Aires. You can appreciate it for its charms. Cobblestone pedestrian streets lined with artists and interesting little shops compete with shabby metal houses painted in wild colors for your eye's attention . 20:00: Tango show   Viernes :   11:00-13:00 Liliana Attar-Almuerzo: Participants tailoring their lesson plans and develop culturally authentic thematic units based on the experiences 14:00 -18:00: Lucia Fresno Palermo Chico: "An attractive upper-middle class borough known for its wide-open spaces that combine perfectly with houses that date back to the start of the century ". Museo Malba: Founded in 2001 and started with just the permanent collection owned by its director, Eduardo Constantini, MALBA aims at promoting Latin American art in all its disciplines. Constantini donated to this post-modern gallery works of art that take us on a journey through the history of Spanish American art, from the beginning of its  avant-garde movement at the turn of the century to the present. The collection is arranged in such a way to expose the similarities as well as the differences between the artists, other than in chronological order.   Sábado :   12:00-14:00: Almuerzo, Dance performance: Habanera, candombe, milonga, tango , Argentinian  folk dances By The Asturiano Dance Company Evaluation 16:00-17:30 aeropuerto