El Espaol de los Estados Unidos by Anna Maria Escobar (Spanish) Paperback Book

Description: El Espaol de los Estados Unidos by Anna Maria Escobar, Kim Potowski 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE Spanish CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents 1. Socio-historical context; 2. Present populations and patterns of Spanish use; 3. Dialectal features of the Spanish of the United States; 4. Speakers and the Spanish of the United States; 5. Spanish in contact with English; 6. Dialect contact; 7. Spanish in public space; 8. Spanish in education; 9. Spanish and identity; 10. Ethnolinguistic vitality: a look to the future. Review A most useful book for students and a major reference work for specialists. The extraordinary level of detail and the depth and thoroughness of coverage will make this book an indispensable work for all interested in the field. Ricardo Otheguy, Graduate Center, City University of New York Promotional The first text in Spanish that synthesises and analyses up-to-date research on the varieties of Spanish spoken in the US. Review Quote Advance praise: A most useful book for students and a major reference work for specialists. The extraordinary level of detail and the depth and thoroughness of coverage will make this book an indispensable work for all interested in the field. Ricardo Otheguy, Graduate Center, City University of New York Promotional "Headline" The first text in Spanish that synthesises and analyses up-to-date research on the varieties of Spanish spoken in the US. Description for Bookstore 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. Description for Library 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. Details ISBN1107451175 Author Kim Potowski Publisher Cambridge University Press Language Spanish Year 2015 ISBN-10 1107451175 ISBN-13 9781107451179 Format Paperback Media Book Short Title SPA-ESPANOL DE LOS ESTADOS UNI Affiliation University of Illinois, Chicago Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 467.973 Publication Date 2015-09-10 Pages 374 UK Release Date 2015-09-10 AU Release Date 2015-09-10 NZ Release Date 2015-09-10 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 126 Tables, black and white; 7 Maps; 22 Halftones, unspecified; 9 Line drawings, unspecified Alternative 9781107086340 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95723306;

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