Mexican Super Slang!
Event Phone: (805) 380-6823
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April 24 Session
April 24, 2021
2:00 am - 6:00 am -
April 28 Session
April 28, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm -
May 12 Session
May 12, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm -
May 15 Session
May 15, 2021
2:00 am - 6:00 am -
May 31 Session
May 31, 2021
9:00 am - 1:00 pm -
July 5 Session
July 5, 2021
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description
As in every community around the world, criminal groups in Mexico have developed a system of communication to identify each other. Caló from Mexico (AKA Caliche) stems from the combination of Spanish and other languages and a specific interpretation of words, also known as double entendre. This system was originally developed as a code for criminals to communicate amongst them to help avoiding law enforcement. However, its use has become more present in the larger community and today is seen as a sociolect stemmed from the interaction of a group of people.
This class is taught completely in Spanish.
This session will cover:
- the origins and development of Caló from Mexico,
- differences and similarities with Caló Chicano,
- use in Mexican popular culture and Mexican-American enclaves in the US,
- the most common terms used in Mexico and the US.
Objectives
After this class, participants will
- be familiarized with Caló from Mexico
- understand and differentiate between Caló in Mexico and Caló Chicano
- be able to translate/interpret Caló
Instructor: Lorena Pike, MA, CCI
Participants will earn 4 California CIMCE. Approved by ATA for 4 CEPs.
CCHI instructional hours are pending approval.