Introducci�n a la ling��stica espa�ola - Softcover

Azevedo, Milton M.

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9780131109599: Introducci�n a la ling��stica espa�ola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131109596 ISBN 13: 9780131109599

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

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Introducci�n a la ling��stica espa�ola provides a systematic overview of key areas of Spanish linguistics, including the sound system, forms of words, syntactic patterns, the development of the language, and regional, social and contextual variation. Written entirely in Spanish from the viewpoint of contemporary descriptive linguistics, it employs a flexible theoretical approach that incorporates trends from different schools of linguistics as well as the most recently published research.

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Review:

I think it is an excellent book for the following reasons:

1. It is very well written with excellent and copious examples of each phenomenon discussed.

2. The introduction of "actividades" after each major point allows students to apply what they have learned immediately. Since the activities are not rote, students have to demonstrate mastery of the material. This is a very sound pedagogical strategy.

3. The textual reference to the Cuaderno de ejercicios also allows students to again practice what they have learned. Again, this is a very sound pedagogical technique.

4. The Pr�ctica at the end of each chapter once again allows students to demonstrate that they have the learned the priniciples sest forth in each chapter. Students need all the practice they can get.

5. The Temas para profundicar are excellent because they allow students to do more in-depth application of the material in the chapter.

6. The quotations at the beginning of each chapter are an excellent point-of-departure that allows me to start to talk about the content of the chapter.

7. The "objetivos" also allows me to help focus student attention on the central topics of the chapter.

8. The bibliography is excellent.

9. The workbook, from my perspective, is an absolutely essential component of this textbook.

I think this is the best textbook available for this course. I am very pleased with it, and I wanted you to know this.

Best wishes,

Frank Nuessel University of Louisville

From the Back Cover:

Introduccion a la linguistics espanola, Second Edition provides students with an introduction to the structure of Spanish, the focus of the first five chapters, and its functioning in society, covered in the second half of the text. Taking contemporary descriptive linguistics as its starting point, it incorporates recently published research representing trends from different schools of linguistics to help students gain a broad understanding of the structure and usage of the Spanish language. Thoroughly revised, in accessible prose, and incorporating user-friendly new pedagogical features, Introduccion a la linguistics espanola, Second Edition is an ideal book for an introductory survey course or for review work at a more advanced level.

NEW TO THIS EDITION IN THE TEXT

Learning objectives clearly stated at the beginning of each chapter
An increase from 9 to 12 chapters: an introductory chapter on Spanish in the world, separate chapters for regional and social variation, and a chapter on stylistic variation
In-class activities throughout each chapter for self-assessment opportunities
In-text cross-references to the workbook
End-of-chapter activities for review
A section on topics for further discussion and research
A glossary of key technical terms at the end of the book
A list of key words at the end of each chapter

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