The Spanish Language Today by Miranda Stewart - 9780415142595

Taylor & Francis

Describes the varied and changing Spanish language at the end of the twentieth century. By extracts from contemporary press and literary sources it provides a comprehensive overview of the varieties of the Spanish language. > \nThe 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:\n* where Spanish is spoken on a global scale\n* the status of Spanish within the realms of politics, education and media\n* the standardisation of Spanish\n* specific areas of linguistic variation and change\n* how other languages and dialects spoken in the same areas affect the Spanish language\n* whether new technologies are an opportunity or a threat to the Spanish language.\nThe Spanish Language Today contains numerous extracts from contemporary press and literary sources, a glossary of technical terms and selected translations. > Part I Spanish as a world language; Chapter 1 The