The Spanish Language Today
The Spanish Language Today by Miranda Stewart, published by Routledge on June 10, 1999, offers a comprehensive examination of the Spanish language as it evolved at the close of the twentieth century. This edition, comprising 254 pages, is presented in English and is suitable for readers at an introductory level and above. The book explores various aspects of the Spanish language, including its global presence, its role in politics, education, and media, as well as the standardization and linguistic variations that characterize it.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of how Spanish interacts with other languages and dialects in different regions, alongside discussions on the impact of new technologies on the language’s future. The Spanish Language Today includes extracts from contemporary press and literary sources, a glossary of technical terms, and selected translations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the study and teaching of the Spanish language.
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The Spanish Language Today describes the varied and changing Spanish language at the end of the twentieth century. Suitable for introductory level upward, this book examines:
* where Spanish is spoken on a global scale
* the status of Spanish within the realms of politics, education and media
* the standardisation of Spanish
* specific areas of linguistic variation and change
* how other languages and dialects spoken in the same areas affect the Spanish language
* whether new technologies are an opportunity or a threat to the Spanish language.
The Spanish Language Today contains numerous extracts from contemporary press and literary sources, a glossary of technical terms and selected translations.
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