LAHIDAN MIG Platicas Webinars

LAHIDAN MIG Platicas Latinas Webinars

The program is aimed at increasing confidence and comfort levels when speaking Spanish and increasing cultural awareness on Hispanics and Hispanic health issues. Platicas Latinas has four tracks -beginner, intermediate, advanced and cultural. Each track will offer six webinars or six topics.

  • Platicas Latinas: Beginner Track*
    Recommended for individuals with little exposure to the Spanish language. Meets once a week for six consecutive weeks. Consists of pronunciation, vocabulary, and forming basic sentences. Provides two out of six weeks for review and scenarios.
    *Available Summer 2010

  • Platicas Latinas: Cultural Track**
    English language presentations on various topics that focus on Hispanic and Latino values and cultures by region. Instructional focus and PowerPoint presentations. The first topic is Who are Latinos?
    **Starts Spring 2010
Whether you are just beginning to learn Spanish or are more advanced, there will be opportunities to network with other nutrition professionals, discuss personal experiences, speak Spanish, and learn about culture-specific beliefs and cuisine.

Space is limited: 10 participants per webinar
LAHIDAN members: $10 per webinar
LAHIDAN non-members: $20 per webinar
1 CEU per webinar available.

For more information, please contact LAHDIAN member Nicole Patience at npatience@temple.edu