Monday, Wednesday, Friday, August 7,9,11, 9am
Mama Mia Restaurante, Umaran 8
$1,200p at conference $450p/day for 1 or 2 days only
Mexican Culture 305 3 Day Conference (Part 2)
MEXICAN CULTURE 305: M,W,F 21,23,25 Aug: 9-1 & 9-2 Friday
DAY I: 9:00am- 1:00pm
1. Introductions & Discussion: What you most like & dislike about Mexico.
2. Conference Theme: 50ACG. Cold Gringos/Meet my best friend, México.
How Mexicans see us & why.
3. Quiz: How Mexican Are You? Part II.
BRUNCH BREAK 11- 11:30
4. Why you need to know Spanish to know Mexico & how to learn it faster!
Spanish word order rules; sounds; Mother Tongue Language Acquisition; common obstacles; Use your English
5. Review & Discussion: Top 5 Mexican Values vs. United Statesian Values (pgs. 2-5)
How the two cultures measure success
DAY II: 9:00am- 1:00pm
6. Mind your own business! The Chingar Life Philosophy (pgs. 8-12)
Water for horses, 066, the pros & cons of social egoism
7. Living Simply: What does a Mexican vs a United Statesian cost the Planet in a lifetime10
8. Mexican Music: some of the most popular songs of all time
A great way to improve your Spanish quickly & know what to request of the mariachis
BRUNCH BREAK 11- 11:30
9. The Mexican Government & What You Need to Know if You Live Here
Political parties, police agencies, Ministerio Público
DAY III: 9:00am- 2:00pm
10. Health & Safety in Mexico
How to stay safe and healthy in Mexico as naturally and affordably as possible.
11. Mexican Food & Drink: Their Significance & Benefits
Most common dishes & beverages, commonly used ingredients, health & benefits
12. Superstition & Witchcraft in Mexico (pgs. 17- 18)
Commonly believed superstitions and how to avoid la brujería
BRUNCH BREAK 11- 11:30
13. Mexican Education System: Top values, costs, private vs public
14. Mexican Holidays & Top Saints: Who is your Saint of Choice?
15. How has becoming more Mexican bettered your life? What is Mexico teaching you?
Reflection & writing time.
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