Apply now for scholarships to attend the Portuguese School at Middlebury College. Click here for complete information and application forms (PDF).
The AATSP 2012 Early Language Learning Poster Contest Launches
Each year the AATSP sponsors a poster contest for all students enrolled in Spanish or Portuguese in grades K-8. The contest is open to all AATSP members who are in good standing. It is an excellent opportunity to discuss language learning with younger learners. Click here for complete Contest information.
Teach English in Spain: Become a Visiting K-12 Teacher
The Embassy of Spain is now accepting candidates for a new program for K-12 teachers to teach in Spain. For more information click here.
2012 Registration for the National Spanish Examinations Now Open.
For more information about the NSE, click here.
To register for the NSE, click here.
Many Hispania Articles Now Freely Available
As one of 200 journals participating in JSTOR’s Early Journal Content initiative, Hispania has made all of its contents published before 1923 available to the public. Please view a brief video tutorial for more information on freely accessing these materials.
You Can Now Choose Hispania in Electronic or Print Format
To choose the format you prefer:
- Go to the AATSP website: www.aatsp.org
- Log-in using your username and password.
- Go to the EDIT MY MEMBER PROFILE page and select the Hispania format you prefer. NOTE: If you have already made a choice within your member profile, you do not need to do anything.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Beginning January 1, 2012 all persons who have not notified the AATSP national office of their preferred Hispania format will receive the electronic version of the journal.
Hispania Announces Special Focus Issues
Hispania is planning two special focus issues for the near future. Click here for more information and the call for papers.
Classroom Materials Available
- Classroom-ready, authentic materials in Spanish and Portuguese for K-16
- Definitions of common terms related to education and technology
- Websites of interest with URL's and reviews
Click here to learn more.
AATSP Mission Statement
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education. The AATSP encourages, supports and directs programs and research projects involving the exchange of pedagogical and scholarly information. Through extensive collaboration with educators, professionals, and institutions in other countries, the AATSP contributes to a better and deeper understanding between the United States and the Spanish-and Portuguese-speaking nations of the world.
Approved by the Executive Council: 10-6-2010
