In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Alejandro Velázquez explores linguistic and cultural diversity in the Americas, home to 826 Indigenous peoples and 420 languages. Participants will learn about regional differences—from endangered languages in North America to resilient, multilingual societies in Mesoamerica and the prominence of Quechua in South America. The lecture highlights the impacts of colonization and patterns of cultural loss. Key learning outcomes include understanding the link between linguistic, cultural, and biological diversity, recognizing current threats, and appreciating the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems for sustainability and the future of humanity.
Prof. Dr. Alejandro Velázquez is professor at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico´s biggest and most prestigous public university.
Target group: Students
