Hawai‘i AATSP Fall Newsletter
Otoño/Outono 2017
Chapter News
In other news, a special congratulations to Mid-Pacific Institute student, Anna Palagano, for winning 3rd place for her digital poster in the AATSP 2017 National Poster Contest. ¡Enhorabuena, Anna!
From the Noche Española Event
3rd Place Digital Poster by Anna Palagano
From the Noche Española Event
2018 Poster Contest
The AATSP sponsors the Poster Contest annually for students enrolled in Spanish and Portuguese in grades K-12. The Hawaii Chapter contest is the first round of the AATSP contest and allows students the opportunity to be celebrated on the chapter level as well as on the national level.
This year's theme is:
¡El español y el portugués en marcha!
O espanhol e o português em movimento!
For more information, please click on this link or email Hawai‘i Chapter Poster Contest Coordinator Heather Paulino, paulinomohs@gmail.com
National Spanish Exam
AATSP Conference 2018 Call for Proposals
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2018 AATSP CONFERENCE
Looking Forward/Forward Looking: Spanish and Portuguese on the Move!
Hacia adelante/Visión a futuro: ¡El español y el portugués en marcha!
Para a frente/Visão do futuro: O espanhol e o português em movimento!
June 25-28, 2018
Salamanca, Spain
- Proposal Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2017
- Conference dates. The conference will take place June 25-28, 2018 in Salamanca, Spain. Please check your personal calendar and ensure you are available to present during these dates and in the conference city before you submit your proposal.
- Proposal types. The AATSP Conference consists of a variety of session types. Before submitting a proposal, please read the descriptions of the proposal types outlined below.
- Strands. The AATSP 2018 Conference will address three conference strands. Please read the descriptions of the strands outlined below.
- Acceptance date. The AATSP will inform presenters in January 2018 whether or not their proposal has been accepted.
- Scheduling date. Presenters will be notified of the date and time of their presentation by March 2018.
- Conference presenter no-shows. Any person involved in an undocumented cancellation (a "no-show") of his/her session cannot be selected as a presenter at future AATSP conferences for two conference years.
The AATSP offers Conference Attendee Travel stipends and application forms for AATSP members to attend the AATSP Conference. Scholarship information for 2018 will be available on the AATSP website late September 2017.
CONFERENCE STRANDS AND DESCRIPTIONS
1. Forward-looking Curriculum
Proposals that fit this strand may address one or more of the following topics:
a) Languages for Specific Purposes
b) Strategies for integrating the study of literature, film, and culture into all courses including
those for novice-intermediate level students
c) New language-related majors and minors
2. Teaching Culture
Proposals that fit this strand may address one or more of the following topics:
a) Integration of language and culture; culture as course content
b) Development of cultural sensitivity through language learning
c) Standards-based cultural units
3. Immersion Experiences
Proposals that fit this strand may address one or more of the following topics:
a) Study abroad: model programs; research on language gain through study-abroad
b) K-12 immersion program models
c) Creating immersion experiences within a traditional language program.
For more information, please consult the AATSP website.
Events & Reminders
HALT Fall Symposium
Experience IT (Instructional Technology)
Moore Hall 153 & 155
Each fall, HALT hosts its annual half-day Fall Symposium which provides hands-on workshops on ways to integrate technology into language teaching.
The HALT FALL SYMPOSIUM is FREE for HALT members! $10 for non-HALT members, $5 for students! Register onsite. For more information, refer to the HALT website.
Saturday, Oct 7, 2017, 08:00 AM
Moore Hall, Honolulu, HI, United States
Portuguese & Puerto Rican Heritage Festa/Fiesta
Saturday, Oct 7, 2017, 10:00 AM
Hawaii's Plantation Village, Waipahu Street, Waipahu, HI, United States
Hawai‘i Opera Theater Presents: Carmen
Please note Chaperone Ratios: High School – 1 chaperone per 10 students/ Middle School – 1 chaperone per 8 students/ Elementary School – 1 chaperone per 6 students/ College -must be full time students age 24 or younger to be considered.
MINIMUM ticket order is 4 student tickets.
For more information and to order tickets, please visit the HOT website.
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017, 07:00 PM
Blaisdell Concert Hall, Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States
Hawai‘i Hispanic Heritage Festival
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this free community-wide event features Latin food booths, crafts, cultural exhibits, a keiki section, community/ health agencies and lots of live entertainment including Latin music and dancers. It regularly attracts over 10,000+ people according to event officials.
Needed: Volunteer Committee! Plus Vendors (Food, Crafts, Specialty, Health & Community Agencies), Sponsors, Bands, Dancers. Interested please email: nancy.almalatina@gmail.com or call 808-285-0072.