Introducción y aplicaciones contextualizadas a la lingüística hispánica provides a contemporary introduction to the study of Spanish, helping students apply linguistics analysis to the study of language. It encourages the reader to analyze language in action and understand how linguistic components interact to convey conceptual and social meaning. A contemporary introduction to the study of Spanish that encourages both Spanish and semi-proficient non-native Spanish speaking students to see language in action and understand how linguistic components interact to convey conceptual and social meaning Addresses the core sub-fields of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) as they relate to the study of the Spanish language Uses second language acquisition as a foundation upon which linguistic analysis can be built Supplementary companion website includes exercises, comprehension questions, cutting-edge research highlights, lists of key terms, and analytical mini-projects designed to help the user and encourage students to apply learned theoretical knowledge to real-world language use contexts Instructors will also have access to a sample 16-week semester syllabus and corresponding task-based lesson plans (in PowerPoint format) as well as assignments which they can edit for use in their own learning context.

Written entirely in Spanish, this is the ideal introduction to Spanish linguistics for students. Using clear explanations, it covers all the basic concepts required to study the structural aspects of the Spanish language - phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax - as well as the history of Spanish, its dialects and linguistic variation. This second edition incorporates new features designed to enhance its usefulness for classroom teaching: chapters have been added on the sociolinguistics of Spanish in the USA, and on semantics and pragmatics. The chapter on syntax has been considerably expanded. Numerous exercises have been added throughout the book, as well as a new glossary to help with technical terms.

Introducción a la lingüística hispánica actual is the ideal introduction to Spanish linguistics for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of Spanish. No prior knowledge of linguistics is assumed as the book takes you step-by-step through all the main subfields of linguistics, both theoretical and applied. Phonology. morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, second language acquisition, history of the Spanish language, dialectology and sociolinguistics are concisely and accurately outlined providing a comprehensive foundation in the field. A comprehensive companion website provides a wealth of additional resources including further exercises to reinforce the material covered in the book, extra examples to clarify the most difficult concepts, extensive audio clips which reproduce the sounds of phonemes and allophones and sonograms. Written in a clear and accessible manner with extensive auxiliary materials, Introducción a la lingüística hispánica actual has been specially designed for students of Spanish with little or no linguistic background who need to understand the key concepts and constructs of Spanish linguistics.

Written entirely in Spanish, this is the ideal introduction to Spanish linguistics for students. Using clear explanations, it covers all the basic concepts required to study the structural aspects of the Spanish language - phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax - as well as the history of Spanish, its dialects and linguistic variation. This second edition incorporates new features designed to enhance its usefulness for classroom teaching: chapters have been added on the sociolinguistics of Spanish in the USA, and on semantics and pragmatics. The chapter on syntax has been considerably expanded. Numerous exercises have been added throughout the book, as well as a new glossary to help with technical terms.

Este volumen es el resultado de un proyecto científico amplio, que tiene sus raíces en una trayectoria formativa y académica compartida por las editoras que remonta a los años de los estudios doctorales romanos en lingüística sincrónica, diacrónica y aplicada que se han enfocado, en ambos casos, en la lengua española. A partir de ese entonces ambas hemos venido conformando un punto de vista peculiar sobre el español, en el que la tradición de estudios lingüísticos de base italiana se ha enlazado con los estudios hispánicos de alcance internacional.Recientemente este antiguo proyecto ha encontrado las condiciones para su realización gracias también al establecerse de una red de colaboración entre estudiosos con intereses de investigación comunes y animados por una misma necesidad de reflexionar en torno al ámbito disciplinar denominado “lingüística hispánica”.Desde nuestra perspectiva, esta disciplina se ubica en el marco de la investigación sobre el lenguaje y las lenguas y es un dominio científico que pretende estudiar el español mediante modelos teóricos y metodológicos propios de la lingüística.

"Este libro está concebido para servir como manual en un curso introductorio sobre lingüística hispánica. La idea de escribir el libro surgió de la experiencia de los autores enseñando un curso de este tipo en las universidades de Illinois y Arizona. El libro está, pues, dirigido en primer lugar al estudiante norteamericano interesado en seguir estudios sobre lengua y literatura española a nivel avanzado. De todas formas, creemos que este libro puede resultar igualmente útil a otros tipos de lectores y en otros contextos académicos."--

An introductory chapter examines the goals and methods of linguistics, followed by chapters on Spanish phonetics and phonology, Spanish morphology and Spanish syntax. The history of the Spanish language and linguistic variation in the Spanish-speaking world are also explored. With clear and accessible exercises accompanying each chapter, this text should provide students with a solid foundation for pursuing further study in Spanish or general linguistics.