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ASPECTOS CULTURALES is a Santa Fe New Mexico based firm dedicated to the preservation and sharing of many aspects of Hispanic culture particularly through the Spanish language. The two co-founders are Roberto Mondragon and Georgia Roybal.
There have not been adequate locally relevant materials available to bilingual programs. To fill that void, ASPECTOS CULTURALES was formed twelve years ago to write a publication focusing on New Mexico's Hispanic culture. The publication called AMIGOS comes on four reading levels and has pages in Spanish and English. The two basic purposes of AMIGOS are to increase use of the Spanish language, both oral and written, and to provide students with information which enables them to understand and appreciate different aspects of Hispanic culture. The articles provide portraits of role models, places in New Mexico, folklore, historic events, modern government, and related activities with each issue.
In addition to AMIGOS, Aspectos Culturales has produced a book of dichos, a social studies book, a book showing native-born Hispanics and Mexican students their similarities and 2 sets of books and cassettes with children's songs, games, and rhymes. The books contain words, music, guitar chords, and instructions.
This culturally relevant material helps Hispanic students to feel that school does indeed address their contributions as a people, foster their involvement in the school's curriculum, increase their self-esteem, and thus help to reduce the drop-out rate. |
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Amigo
Tapes/CD from Roberto Mondragón
Amigo: This tape includes Amigo, Con Qué te Lavas la Cara, Otoño, Gorrioncillo Pecho Amarillo, Rancho Alegre, Media Vida, Las Mañanitas Nuevo Mexicanas, Hace un Año, Indio, and La Barca de Oro.
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Amigos
AMIGOS is a 24-page monthly publication available in four reading levels.
AMIGOS is written bilingually in Spanish and English. AMIGOS is designed to increase independent use of Spanish and English. The topics focus on New Mexico and are intended to provide students with an understanding of Hispanic history and culture. Also featured are role models to instill a sense of accomplishment, pride, and positive goals in the students. AMIGOS is ideal for bilingual (especially the home language component), ESL, Spanish, and social studies classes, as well as adult and family literacy programs in New Mexico.
AMIGOS: Levels P, I, II, III
1-5 Copies...................$2
6 or more copies..........$1/copy
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Dichos
Dichos:(folk sayings) This is a book of 365 dichos, listed for every day and then alphabetically.
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Juguemos Ninos?
¿Juguemos Niños?: This tape has 25 children's songs, games, and rhymes. It comes with a book which has the words, music, guitar chords and instructions in English and Spanish.
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Juguemos Otra Vez ?
¿Juguemos Otra Vez?: This is a second cassette with 24 additional children's songs, games, and rhymes. It also comes with a companion book with the words, music, guitar chords and instructions in English and Spanish.
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El Milagro de Truchas
El Milagro de Truchas: This tape was recorded with Cordelia and Reyes García. The title song is a corrido associated with the movie The Milagro Beanfield War. The songs include El Milagro de
Truchas, Tú Eres Mi Paloma Blanca, Antes de Ti, El Cielo Junto a Ti, French Canadian Polka, Adiós mi Chaparrita, Volveremos Otra Vez Para Las
Vegas, Un par de Golondrinas, A Formar un Palomar, and El Redondo Largo.
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Nuevo Mexico Hasta Cuando ?
Nuevo México ¿Hasta Cuándo?: The accompaniment for this tape was done by Michael Silva. The songs include Nuevo México ¿Hasta Cuándo?, La
Casita, Cuatro Milpas, Arrullo de Dios, Allá en
el Rancho Grande, Adelita, Mi Ranchito, Cielito Lindo, El Corrido de La Ciénega, La Entrega de los Novios.
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Que Cante Mondragon
Que Cante Mondragón: This tape includes Las Mañanitas Morenitas, Canción Mixteca, Dos Arbolitos, De Colores, Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu, Anton Chico Patria Mía, Mi Carrito Paseado, El Jardinero, El Corrido del Ranchero Tomás, La Enredadera.
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Soy Yo
Soy Yo: Written partially by Aspectos Culturales and partially by students from Española and Pojoaque High Schools.(English and Spanish) The sections cover history, traditions,religion, folk medicine, art, and a dialogue on race. Each section has a Study Guide and Student Activities. (middle school)
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Tu Y Yo...Nosotros
Tú Y Yo...Nosotros: This is 18 units with detailed lesson plans. This book is to increase understanding between Mexican students and native
born Hispano students. (English and Spanish)
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