| The Spanish-Speaking World: A Practical Introduction to Sociolinguistic Issues Contributor(s): Mar-Molinero, Clare (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415129826 ISBN-13: 9780415129824 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: b /b b i The Spanish Speaking World /i /b explores a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the Spanish language and its role in societies around the world. br br Clare Mar-Molinero begins with a discussion of the position of Spanish as a world language, giving an historical account of its development and dominance. She continues with an examination of social and regional variation in Spanish, and investigates dialects, language attitudes, and style and register, particularly in the media. She also questions the relationship between gender and language. The book ends with a focus on current issues, particularly those arising from language policies and legislation, especially in the education system. Written for readers with a practical knowledge of Spanish, the book is informative and practical, encouraging readers to think for themselves. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Spanish - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 306.440 |
| LCCN: 96043952 |
| Series: Routledge Language in Society |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 7.08" W x 9.92" (1.19 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This accessible textbook offers students the opportunity to explore for themselves a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the Spanish language and its role in societies around the world. It is written for undergraduate students who have a sound practical knowledge of Spanish but who have little or no knowledge of linguistics or sociolinguistics. It combines text with practical exercises and discussion questions to stimulate readers to think for themselves and to tackle specific problems. In Part One Clare Mar-Molinero discusses the position of Spanish as a world language, giving an historical account of its development and dominance. Part Two examines social and regional variation in Spanish, and investigates dialects, language attitudes, and style and register, particulaly in the media. The author also questions the relationship between gender and language. Part Three focuses on current issues, particularly those arising from language policies and legislation, especially in the education system, in Spain, Latin America and the USA. |
