Spanish Through Its Food: Español a través de su comida

This course combines Spanish language learning with cooking lessons and geography. The primary goal is to practice and learn Spanish through the preparation of easy-to-make Hispanic dishes, while also exploring the geography and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

Objectives:
• Practice and improve Spanish language skills.
• Learn about the geography and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
• Acquire practical cooking skills by preparing simple Hispanic recipes.

Course Structure:
Students will explore recipes from at least six Spanish-speaking countries, fostering curiosity and a passion for food and Spanish. The instructor will provide recipes in both Spanish and English, and students will cook together in each class, adapting recipes to suit teenagers' interests. This course aims to help students practice Spanish and learn easy cooking recipes they can prepare independently.

Class Format:
Each class will include:
• A brief prayer session.
• A short study of the country whose recipe will be cooked.
• Hands-on cooking of the recipe.
By the end of each class, students will have learned a new dish to share with their family. Recipes and ingredient lists will be provided before each class. Also, a Spanish word bank will be provided by the instructor for each recipe.

Sample Recipes:
• Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Española).
• Tacos and Guacamole (Mexico).
• Burritos and Hot Sauces (Tex-Mex).
• Guatemalan Hotdogs, Mixtas (Non-gluten option), and Tostadas (Guatemala).
• Rice with Cilantro and Lime.
• Venezuelan Cachapas.
• Uruguayan Chivito.
• Argentine Choripan.
• Cuban Sandwich.

Required Materials:
Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course.

1001 Most Useful Spanish Words (Dover Language Guides Spanish). 1001 Spanish Words by Seymour Resnick
Food and Drinks (English-Spanish dictionary) (Food and Drink / Comidas y Bebidas) by Sr. F. Xavier Balp

Note: Recipes provided by the instructor. The student will buy their ingredients beforehand.

Reny Bake

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Reny Bake was born and raised in Guatemala. The daughter of a Dutch-Indo father and a Guatemalan mother, she split her time as a child between Guatemala, Miami, and the Netherlands.

Her academic background includes degrees in business administration, economics, international trade, and national security issues, with a particular focus on the United States. She uses her multifaceted background to analyze and explain global issues on her radio program in Guatemala. Most recently, she became a professor of theology for Guatemalan high school students.

Her interest in theology was sparked by her father's stories about their family's European origins, recently journeying to Philadelphia to explore a family connection to a Protestant reverend mentioned in American Revolution archives. This pivotal moment inspired her to delve deeper into her family's history and Christian values. Reny continues her quest to know her family's story in the Netherlands and beyond as she begins to learn Latin and Greek to better understand her notable scholarly ancestors .

Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with her three cats, tending to plants, reading, and taking cooking classes. Her dedication to education, research, and family heritage is a driving force in her life.

Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.

High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.

Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)

Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm

Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:

Visit zoom.us/download.
Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
Open and run the installer on your computer.
In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.

Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.

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