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, USEsta guía, innovadora en su estructura y contenido, se presenta como una excelente herramienta facilitadora para el aprendizaje de los elementos fundamentales pertenecientes al ámbito de la lingüística hispánica. Desde el primer capítulo, el lector dispone de un gran número de actividades e interesantes propuestas de investigación que integran aspectos teóricos en proyectos prácticos y que sirven como ayuda para una mayor comprensión de los conocimientos adquiridos en el aula. En armonía con el texto principal, con esta guía, los autores invitan al lector a que reflexione sobre una concepción moderna, dinámica, original y sencilla del campo de la lingüística hispánica. Sin duda, un texto indispensable diseñado desde la experiencia y el rigor de sus autores, grandes conocedores y profesionales del campo.Diego Pascual y Cabo, Texas Tech University, USAn 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, USLa Guía didáctica y materiales de apoyo constituyen una aportación esencial y novedosa para la enseñanza de lingüística hispánica contemporánea. Las secciones de cada capítulo facilitan y orientan la presentación de los materiales por parte del profesor, y refuerzan el aprendizaje de los contenidos conceptuales del texto mediante actividades originales y dinámicas con distintos niveles de complejidad. En su conjunto, la guía y los materiales llenan un gran vacío en el área de la enseñanza de la lingüística hispánica.José Camacho, Rutgers University, USOffering 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 effectively incorporate views from the Academy, mass media, the sciences and popular culture. Students and instructors alike will find themselves engaged with societal debates around language use in the Spanish-speaking world as they confront the intricacies of language acquisition, variation, change, and speaker identity in these pages.Andrew Lynch, University of Miami, US
