| The Politics of Language in the Spanish-Speaking World: From Colonization to Globalization Contributor(s): Mar-Molinero, Clare (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415156556 ISBN-13: 9780415156554 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: Spanish is now the third most widely spoken language in the world after English and Chinese. This new book traces how and why Spanish has arrived at this position, examining its role in the diverse societies where it is spoken from Europe to the Americas. br Providing a comprehensive survey of language issues in the Spanish-speaking world, the book outlines the historical rooots of the emergence of Spanish or Castilian as the dominant language, analyzes the situation of minority language groups, and traces the role of Spanish and its colonial heritage in Latin America. Throughout the book Clare Mar-Molinero asks probing questions such as: How does language relate to power? What is its link with identity? What is the role of language in nation-building? Who decides how language is taught? This unique study is invaluable for anyone with an interest in Spain and the Spanish language. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics - Foreign Language Study |
| Dewey: 460.909 |
| LCCN: 99058473 |
| Lexile Measure: 1500 |
| Series: Politics of Language |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.21" W x 9.25" (0.88 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spanish is now the third most widely spoken language in the world after English and Chinese. This book traces how and why Spanish has arrived at this position, examining its role in the diverse societies where it is spoken from Europe to the Americas. Providing a comprehensive survey of language issues in the Spanish-speaking world, the book outlines the historical roots of the emergence of Spanish or Castilian as the dominant language, analyzes the situation of minority language groups, and traces the role of Spanish and its colonial heritage in Latin America. The book is structured in four sections: Spanish as a national language: conflict and hegemony Legislation and the realities of linguistic diversity Language and education The future of Spanish. Throughout the book Clare Mar-Molinero asks probing questions such as: How does language relate to power? What is its link with identity? What is the role of language in nation-building? Who decides how language is taught? |
