Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica actual: teoria y practica has been specially designed for students of Spanish with little or no linguistic background, who need to understand the key concepts and constructs of Hispanic Linguistics.

The book has been carefully crafted to introduce the reader to the main areas of linguistics, both theoretical and applied. General Linguistics, Phonology and Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, History of the Spanish Language, Language Variation, and Second Language Acquisition are concisely and accurately outlined, providing a comprehensive foundation in the field.

Features include:

• written entirely in Spanish
• sequenced exercises and engaging activities which facilitate the learning of each area of linguistics;
• emphasis on the connections between theory and the actual use of the language throughout the book;
• a selection of possible research projects and guidance on further reading in each chapter, giving students the necessary tools for in-depth exploration of each of the areas presented in the book;
• a bilingual glossary of key linguistic terms;
• a comprehensive e-resource with a wealth of additional materials, including audio clips and videos of the varieties of Spanish around the world, available at www.routledge.com/products/9780415631570.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica actual is the ideal introduction for all undergraduate students of Hispanic Linguistics. The book will also be of interest to graduate students with no prior exposure to linguistics.

About the Author

Javier Munoz-Basols is Senior Instructor in Spanish and Co-ordinator of the Spanish language programme at the University of Oxford, UK

Nina Moreno is Associate Professor of Spanish and SLA at the University of South Carolina, USA

Inma Taboada is Clinical Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Manel Lacorte is Associate Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics and Director of the Spanish Language Program at the University of Maryland, USA

Reviews

"This authoritative textbook represents a fresh approach to introducing students to the field of Hispanic linguistics. While it addresses the core linguistic areas of phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, it also includes chapters on the history of the Spanish language, linguistic variation and dialects, and language acquisition, in a broad look at various related areas. The textbook features many activities that encourage students to reflect inductively on linguistic issues and problems, and references various interactive websites and other sources to supplement and enrich the material. Instructors can access the teacher's guide, which provides valuable information on the subject matter as well as suggestions for its presentation. The book also suggests areas for further research, lending itself to advanced undergraduate and graduate levels of instruction. Teachers, students and researchers of Hispanic linguistics will find an outstanding trove of well-researched information that promises to transform the way this material is taught." - Professor Dale A. Koike, University of Texas at Austin

"Written in an easy-to-read style, the eight chapters of Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica actual: teoria y practica give a comprehensive, well-organized and up-to-date view of all areas of Hispanic linguistics, including the less traditional field of first and second language acquisition. The authors address theoretical and practical questions, illustrating the discussion with situations that reflect the everyday use of language. Each chapter includes activities, suggestions for research projects and further reading, a list of key terms and concepts, a specialized bibliography, and a wealth of figures and summary tables that enhance the text and stimulate a deeper study of the Spanish language. This is indeed a masterful introduction, an ideal textbook for courses in this field." - Professor Carmen Silva-Corvalan,

"Si imaginaramos esta Introduccion como una gran casa, descubririamos en ella multiples puertas por las que acceder a un universo linguistico amplio y variado. Los autores son generosos anfitriones que ofrecen al lector recursos para familiarizarse con las formas, las funciones y los usos de la lengua. Este volumen es una introduccion a la linguistica a traves del espanol; una obra completa, concisa, actualizada y bien dispuesta para la ensenanza, cuya claridad y versatilidad animan tanto a la lectura continua, como a la curiosa consulta." -Professor Francisco Moreno-Fernandez, Universidad de Alcala and Instituto Cervantes at Harvard University

"Cualquier texto de introduccion a una linguistica especifica supone siempre un dificil equilibrio entre lo general y lo particular cuya resolucion exige encontrar un discurso expositivo claro, construir progresivamente los contenidos, asegurarse de que los avances teoricos en la disciplina y en el conocimiento de la lengua objeto de estudio esten debidamente reflejados y, por ultimo, organizar tanto la exposicion como los ejercicios, tareas y proyectos de modo atractivo y util para estudiantes y profesores. Todos esos objetivos han sido alcanzados en esta Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica. Se consigue en ella, partiendo de cero, una vision panoramica de los grandes temas de la linguistica hispanica no solo, como se hace habitualmente, en los terrenos fonico, gramatical y lexico, sino tambien en temas como la evolucion y variacion de la lengua o su aprendizaje y ensenanza. Sera sin duda de gran utilidad a quienes la utilicen para comenzar o continuar sus estudios universitarios en linguistica hispanica." - Professor Guillermo Rojo, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and Real Academia Espanola

Book Information
ISBN 9780415631570
Author Javier Munoz-Basols
Format Paperback
Page Count 546
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1260g