Una mirada crítica al componente sociocultural en los libros de texto de español como L2

Pablo Picasso's mural Guernica is on display at the 1937 International Exposition. Both sides of the Spanish Civil War quickly realize that the painting contains clues to the whereabouts of the supernatural Spear of Destiny. Its occult power can change the outcome of the Civil War, just as it has done in other battles throughout history. As Paula's imagination begins to decipher the hidden symbols, Francisco Franco's secret agents are not far behind her. They are ready to capture the Spear at the most opportune moment, convinced that impulsive Paula will betray her quest for the...

Three self-teaching study units to gain the basics of conversational Spanish to help you communicate with Spanish-speaking students, and their parents.

"Since the publication of the still very valuable Biblioteca histâorica de la filologâia by Cipriano Muänoz y Manzano, conde de la Viänaza, (Madrid, 1893), our knowledge of the history of the study of the Spanish language has grown considerably, and most manuscript and secondary sources had never been tapped before Hans-Josef Niederehe of the University of Trier courageously undertook the task to bring together any available bibliographical information together with much more recent research findings, scattered in libraries, journals and other places. The resulting Bibliografâia...

Students' Book: Making extensive use of authentic materials, the eight sections are based on themes of Spanish contemporary life. A general introduction, in English, covers developments in Spain since the death of Franco, whilst each theme is set in context with a short individual English introduction. There is also a cassette to accompany this book.