St. Martin – The Kapok Tree

Originally from Africa, these trees were introduced by the slaves. St. Martiners considered the kapok tree as the tree of spirits. It was associated with spiritual powers and one would find objects to do with the supernatural beneath its roots. St. Martiners are still reluctant to uproot these old trees today.



For more information regarding St. Martin, please call (636) 938-5074.

Psycholinguistics – The Psychology of Language

Psycholinguistics – The Psychology of Language (10 Week Series)

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC will be offering a 10-week series on Psycholinguistics – The Psychology of Language held on Monday evenings starting Jan. 17th at 7pm. The classes will be centrally located in Kirkwood; please call for location details Office Line: (636) 938-5074

Only $25 per session/each session is a “stand-alone session” which is independent from each other.

Course Description:

Psycholinguistics – The Psychology of Language

Psycholinguistics is the study of the processes involved in language including acquisition, comprehension, production, pragmatics and discourse. Linguistics is the study of language including its properties and functions; however we will take it a step further to understand the psychology behind what we say in daily conversation. To begin we will start by defining language and its six properties. We will then venture into internal and external factors that have a pivotal role in our neurobiology. We will also define the four components of language which are phonemes, morphemes, syntax and discourse. Moreover, this course will introduce psychological, sociological and anthropological research and theories on the structure of language and language processes, including speech perception, word recognition, meaning representation, comprehension, production and language acquisition. The focus will be on empirical studies on these topics.

Psycholinguistics II will immediately follow the first series for those interested in continuing their education.

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International Presentation – December

Both Activity Directors

After the Presentation – In the Lobby

Christmas Around the World

CAC St. Louis, LLC presented “Christmas Around the World” on Dec. 30th at 7pm. A special thank you goes out to the staff of CAC for photographing this event.

Introduction to the International Presentation

International Presentation – Traditions

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC represented the traditions of several nations on Friday Dec. 17th.

Linsey A. Daman, Director of CAC St. Louis, LLC speaking about French traditions.

Both Directors after the Cultural Festivities

After the presentation, in the Library

Opening the Thank You Gift after the International Presentation

International Speaker Series

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC represented several nations on Monday Dec. 13th.

French/Italian Heritage – Presentation

Linsey A. Daman, Director of the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC spoke from her heart on Tuesday Dec. 8th during an International Presentation regarding several countries' traditions. With French and Italian heritage, Linsey was able to represent both countries during the presentation.

International Presentation II

On Dec. 3rd, the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC was called back to give another International Presentation the following day. The photograph was taken in the lobby before the event which started at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

Cultural Guest Speaker – December

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC represented several nations on December 2nd.

Both Directors on 12/2/2010

Schedule of Events – Cultural Presentation

Geneva, Switzerland – Presentation

Linsey A. Daman, Director of the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC presented an overview of Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday Nov. 21st at 2:30pm.