El Español de los Estados Unidos (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Escobar, Anna Maria; Potowski, Kim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107451175 ISBN 13: 9781107451179

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

How long has Spanish been spoken in the US and how many people speak it today? Is Spanish being passed down through generations? What role does Spanish play in US Latino identity? Analysing and synthesising data from a wide variety of sources, Escobar and Potowski explore these questions and more in this up-to-date textbook for students of Spanish language, linguistics, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, culture, and history. · Over 150 exercises help students engage with the linguistic characteristics of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish communities in the US · Exercises and examples refer students to external, online sources so they can experience Spanish through a range of media · Concepts are clearly defined with detailed examples for readers who may not have a background in linguistics · Misconceptions about Spanish varieties and Latino communities are addressed, ensuring readers will emerge with a clear understanding of how Latino communities vary linguistically and socioculturally.

About this title

Book Description:

Written in a clear and engaging style, this textbook guides readers through the diversity of Latino communities and the varieties of Spanish they speak. Each chapter contains numerous exercises that help students engage with the linguistic characteristics of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish communities in the US.

About the Author:

Anna Maria Escobar is Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Kim Potowski is Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107451175
• ISBN 13: 9781107451179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 374