Clare Mar-Molinero

The Spanish-Speaking World

A Practical Introduction to Sociolinguistic Issues

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"The Spanish Speaking World" explores a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the Spanish language and its role in societies around the world. Clare Mar-Molinero begins with a discussion of the position of Spanish as a world language, giving an historical account of its development and dominance. She continues with an examination of social and regional variation in Spanish, and investigates dialects, language attitudes, and style and register, particularly in the media. She also questions the relationship between gender and language. The book ends with a focus on current issues, particularly those arising from language policies and legislation, especially in the education system. Written for readers with a practical knowledge of Spanish, the book is informative and practical, encouraging readers to think for themselves.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juli 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 252mm x 180mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 540g
• ISBN-13: 9780415129824
• ISBN-10: 0415129826
• Artikelnr.: 22047407

Autorenporträt

Clare Mar-Molinero

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Introduction Part One: The Position of Spanish in the
World 1. The origins of Spanish: the historical context of a dominant
language 2. Spanish in Latin-America 3. The other languages of Spain Part
Two: Exploring Linguistic Variation 4. Regional and social variations in
Spanish 5. Language attitudes 6. Register in Spanish 7. Getting the message
across: Spanish in the media 8. Language and gender Part Three: Current
Issues: Language as National Identity Marker 9. Language policies in
post-Franco Spain 10. Language planning 11. Language and education 12. The
vitality of Spanish today Further reading. Index of terms. Bibliography.