Hello,

Please see the attachments and message below from Dr. Sidury Christiansen.

Dear UTSA Faculty and Students,

You are cordially invited to attend the next RESPETO Speaker Series webinar and workshop featuring Dr. Nelson Flores from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE).

We encourage you to share this invitation with your colleagues and students this semester. This event offers valuable insights into critical bilingualism, race, and language in education, which are relevant to many courses.

About the RESPETO Seminar Series:

The series focuses on improving the quality of engineering education by addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Webinar:

• Topic: A Raciolinguistic Genealogy of the Self
• Date: January 24th
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: JPL Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22)

Workshop (right after the webinar):

• Time: 10:30 AM
• Location: JPL Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22)

Webinar Abstract:

In this presentation, Dr. Flores will discuss his raciolinguistic genealogy as outlined in Chapter 10 of his latest book. He will delve into his family history, his experiences with racialization due to his use of Spanish, and his professional journey in bilingual education. Dr. Flores will connect his personal narrative to broader societal and political contexts, examining the impact of colonialism, the Bilingual Education Act, and deficit ideologies on language and education.

About Dr. Nelson Flores:

Dr. Nelson Flores is a Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE). His research focuses on critical bilingualism, race, and language in education. He is the author of numerous publications, including the book "Bilingualism and Ideology: Language, Race, and the Politics of English in the United States."

Preparation:

• We encourage you to read Chapter 10 (attached) of Dr. Flores' latest book prior to the webinar for a deeper understanding of his presentation. 
• We require you to read the chapter if you plan to attend the workshop. 

Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22, 2025  by filling out this RSVP Form so we can ensure adequate seating.