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Overview

The Maya Intercultural University of Quintana Roo / Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo (UIMQROO) is part of the Mexican network of intercultural universities, which are post-secondary institutions co-funded by each state and the federation. Their study and curriculum design programs follow regionally identified needs that aim at increasing higher education coverage for Indigenous and rural youth while promoting a linguistically and culturally pertinent education. During this two-part seminar, Professor Chuc Maldonado will highlight the General Law of Linguistic Rights of Indigenous Peoples, present UIMQROO´s intercultural bilingual model and programs, and explain the Yucatec Maya language teaching certification process. 

Seminar one:

The Mexican Linguistic Landscape and the General Law of Linguistic Rights of Indigenous Peoples

This seminar is hosted by the EDUCLANG Research Group

Date: Monday, November 13, 2023  
Time: 16 h  – 17 h 30 
Place: In-person, LMX 477 + TEAMS

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Register to attend virtually.
 

Seminar two:

The intercultural bilingual model of the UIMQROO and the certification of Yucatec Maya language teachers.  

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 
Time: 16 h – 17 h 30 
Place: In-person LMX 477 + virtual

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Marlene CHUC MALDONADO

Marlene Chuc Maldonado

Maya Intercultural University

Professor Marlene Chuc Maldonado is the head of the Languages and Intercultural Department at the Maya Intercultural University of Quintana Roo (UIMQROO), in Mexico. Previously, she was in charge of UIMQROO´s Mobility Program and Intercultural Languages Learning Center. She has a master´s degree in Education and a bachelor's degree in English. She is a certified teacher of English and Spanish as a Second Language.  

Accessibility
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Date and time
Nov 13, 2023 to Nov 15, 2023
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Format and location
In person, Virtual
Lamoureux Hall (LMX)
LMX 477, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
Language
English
Audience
Faculty and staff, Researchers, General public, Undergraduate students, Graduate students