Lingstica hispnica actual: gua didctica y materiales de apoyo

This guide constitutes an incredible support system for teachers of Hispanic Linguistics. Even the most experienced teachers will appreciate the carefully selected examples and creative activities to reinvigorate their lessons. The activities are replete with references to current research, which will stimulate critical thinking and can be used as the basis for written assignments. Students will appreciate the videos that illustrate language use in context (e.g., misunderstandings, humor, code-switching) and the audio clips that allow them to analyze authentic language samples. The content is reflective of a broad vision of Hispanic Linguistics and the various chapters are connected in interesting and relevant ways. If you strive to teach the subject matter in a way that promotes hands-on linguistic analysis, this guide is an essential resource. Eve C. Zyzik, University of California, Santa Cruz, US Esta gua, innovadora en su estructura y contenido, se presenta como una excelente herramienta facilitadora para el aprendizaje de los elementos fundamentales pertenecientes al mbito de la lingstica hispnica. Desde el primer captulo, el lector dispone de un gran nmero de actividades e interesantes propuestas de investigacin que integran aspectos tericos en proyectos prcticos y que sirven como ayuda para una mayor comprensin de los conocimientos adquiridos en el aula. En armona con el texto principal, con esta gua, los autores invitan al lector a que reflexione sobre una concepcin moderna, dinmica, original y sencilla del campo de la lingstica hispnica. Sin duda, un texto indispensable diseado desde la experiencia y el rigor de sus autores, grandes conocedores y profesionales del campo. Diego Pascual y Cabo, Texas Tech University, US An excellent resource for all those who teach introductory courses on Hispanic Linguistics. Written by an outstanding team of Hispanic linguists who combine deep knowledge of the field with up-to-date pedagogical expertise, this text includes a wealth of engaging student activities to reinforce concepts and expand students understanding of linguistics. In addition, the book comprises a wide variety of supplementary information for instructors, including expansion activities that can be used in class; proposals for mini research projects to encourage information exchange via oral presentations, debates, written reports or group work; suggestions for more in-depth readings on primary topics; and, a detailed bilingual glossary that both instructors and students will find helpful. Undoubtedly, the materials and guidance provided to instructors in this text will enhance the teaching of introductory courses on Hispanic linguistics. Carol A. Klee, University of Minnesota, US La Gua didctica y materiales de apoyo constituyen una aportacin esencial y novedosa para la enseanza de lingstica hispnica contempornea. Las secciones de cada captulo facilitan y orientan la presentacin de los materiales por parte del profesor, y refuerzan el aprendizaje de los contenidos conceptuales del texto mediante actividades originales y dinmicas con distintos niveles de complejidad. En su conjunto, la gua y los materiales llenan un gran vaco en el rea de la enseanza de la lingstica hispnica. Jos Camacho, Rutgers University, US Offering an impressive range of ancillary materials, discussion questions, classroom activities, essay topics and ideas for further research, this extensive guide is a pedagogical treasure for introductory Hispanic linguistics courses. By delineating clear objectives for learning, the authors skillfully integrate aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax and pragmatics in lessons that challenge students to reflect upon the form and function of language from both structural and social perspectives. They pose sophisticated theoretical and philosophical questions about the nature of language with ease and candor, and effectivel

Javier Muoz-Basols is Senior Instructor in Spanish and Co-ordinator of the Spanish language programme at the University of Oxford, UK Manel Lacorte is Associate Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics and Director of the Spanish Language Program at the University of Maryland, USA.

Captulo 1 Conceptos fundamentales: lenguaje, lengua y lingstica Captulo 2 Fonologa y fontica: los sonidos del espaol Captulo 3 Morfologa: la formacin de palabras Captulo 4 Sintaxis: la estructura de las oraciones Captulo 5 Semntica y pragmtica: del significado al uso del lenguaje Captulo 6 Historia de la lengua: la evolucin del idioma Captulo 7 Variacin: diversidad lingstica y dialectal en el mundo hispanohablante Captulo 8 Adquisicin: el aprendizaje y la enseanza de la lengua