UT-Knoxville's Latin America Semester includes films, lectures, music and special events related to South America, Central America, Cuba and other countries. This semester offers the campus and community cultural experiences which could never be found in the classroom. The program begins Jan. 20 at the International House on Melrose Avenue. The opening session will include lectures on the Amazon region, Latin American democracy and the first of four Culture Nights this semester. More than 25 events are scheduled, ending with a Latin Dance Party April 24, Diacon said.
Most events are free and all are open to the public.
This is the fourth in UT-Knoxville's cultural semester series, which also has included China, India, and the Middle East. This is a chance to learn more about that region of the world and also have fun doing it. The program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the International House, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Student Affairs. Central America, International House. Brazil, International House.