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Educational Leadership of Immigrants: Case Studies in Times of Change
by Emily R. Crawford Lisa M. DornerThis book prepares current and future educational leaders to adapt to the changing terrain of U.S. demographics, education, and immigration policy. Educational Leadership of Immigrants highlights the educational practices and discourses around immigration that intersect with policies and laws, in order to support K-12 students’ educational access and families’ participation in schooling. Drawing primarily on research from the fields of educational leadership and educational policy, this book employs a case study approach to address immigration in public schools and communities; school leaders’ responses to ethical dilemmas; the impact of immigration policy on undocumented students; and the varying cultural, sociopolitical, legal and economic contexts affecting students’ educational circumstances. Special features include: • case narratives drawn from real-life experiences to support the educational needs of immigrant students; • teaching activities and reflective discussion questions pertaining to each case study to crystallize leaders’ knowledge and facilitate their comfort levels in practice; • discussions of current challenges in education facing immigrant students, their families, educators, and school leaders, especially with changing immigration law.
Effective Curriculum for Teaching L2 Writing: Principles and Techniques (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)
by Eli HinkelEffective Curriculum for Teaching L2 Writing sets out a clear big picture for curricular thinking about L2 writing pedagogy and offers a step-by-step guide to curriculum design with practical examples and illustrations. Its main purpose is to help pre-service and practicing teachers design courses for teaching academic writing and to do this as efficiently and effectively as possible. Bringing together the what and the how-to with research-based principles, what sets this book apart is its overarching focus on language pedagogy and language building. Part 1 examines curricular foundations in general and focuses on what is socially valued in L2 writing and pedagogy at school and at the college and university level. Part 2 is concerned with the nitty-gritty̶—the daily realities of curricular design and classroom instruction. Part 3 takes a close look at the key pedagogical ingredients of teaching academic L2 writing: vocabulary and collocations, grammar for academic writing, and down-to-earth techniques for helping L2 writers to organize discourse and ideas. The Appendix provides an extensive checklist for developing curricula for a course or several courses in language teaching.
Effects of Service-Learning in Foreign and Second Language Courses
by Christine E. PoteauThis edited volume brings together several original studies that critically examine the quantitative and qualitative effects of service-learning (SL) on foreign and second language learning, and its impact on communities, learners, pre-service teacher candidates, and faculty-researchers. The book focuses on two key aspects: Innovative SL methodologies that seek to develop linguistic and cultural competencies and empirical investigations on the SL effects on all stakeholders. The analysis presented provides a unique insight into the challenges and future directions of SL research, pedagogical assessment, and community impact.
Egyptian Language: Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics (Routledge Revivals)
by E.A. Wallis BudgeSir E. A. Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was Keeper of the British Museum’s department of oriental antiquities from 1894 until his retirement in 1924. Carrying out many missions to Egypt in search of ancient objects, Budge was hugely successful in collecting papyri, statues and other artefacts for the trustees of the British Museum: numbering into the thousands and of great cultural and historical significance. Budge published well over 100 monographs, which shaped the development of future scholarship and are still of great academic value today, dealing with subjects such as Egyptian religion, history and literature. The ancient Egyptians expressed their ideas in writing by means of hieroglyphics, which they used uninterruptedly until the end of the rule of the Ptolemies. Evidence indicates that the hieroglyphic system of writing was brought to Egypt by invaders from north-east or central Asia; they settled somewhere between Memphis on the north and Thebes on the south, and gradually established their civilization, religion and methods of communication. First published in 1910, Egyptian Language provides a simple introduction to the study of Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions. Including an account of the decipherment of the hieroglyphic system and the general principles which underlie it, as well as the main facts of ancient Egyptian grammar and illustrative extracts, the book will be of value to students and academics of ancient Egyptian language and culture.
Einführung in die deutsche Sprachgeschichte
by Hans Ulrich SchmidDiese Einführung bietet einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der deutschen Sprache vom Althochdeutschen bis zum Frühneuhochdeutschen mit Ausblicken auf die jüngere Sprachgeschichte und die Gegenwartssprache. Soweit es für das Verständnis heutiger oder historischer Sprachformen notwendig ist, wird auch das Germanische und Indogermanische einbezogen. Der Autor stellt die Sprachentwicklung auf den verschiedenen Ebenen dar: Laut und Schrift, Bildung von Wörtern und Wortformen, Wortschatz, Syntax und Semantik (Bedeutungswandel). Mit Tabellen (zu Laut- und Flexionsparadigmen) und Überblicksdarstellungen, Abbildungen, Textbeispielen und Analysen sowie vertiefenden Literaturhinweisen. – Für die vierte Auflage wurde der Band komplett durchgesehen und aktualisiert.
Einführung ins Business English
by Sergio Casado RodríguezDieses E-Book ist für alle Personen geschrieben, die ihr Englisch perfektionieren wollen und eine Einführung in eine seiner wichtigsten Varienten wünschen: dem Geschäftsenglisch oder Business English.
El Autobús/Bus
by Chris Demarest Carlos CalvoBus rolls. Busy street. First stop, people meet. El autobús avanza. La calle está llena. En la primera parada, la gente espera. The big, colorful, noisy city comes to life in this deceptively simple rhyming book. Little listeners will be mesmerized by the rhythmic, rhyming ride—perfect reading for kids on a roll!
El Diario del Che en Bolivia
by Ernesto Che Guevara Fidel Castro Camilo GuevaraChe's diary of the fateful Bolivia mission. Now revised by Che's widow and with a preface by his son Camilo, this is the definitive account of the attempt to spark a continent-wide revolution in Latin America--the basis of Steven Soderbergh biopic on Che Guevara starring Benicio Del Toro.
El Inglés en veinte lecciones
by Manuel PumaregaEl inglés en veinte lecciones es el método que ha permitido a miles y miles de personas dominar el idioma inglés sin necesidad de un maestro. A diferencia de otras obras del género, El inglés en veinte lecciones le proporciona una enseñanza clara y lógica, con lecciones que profundizan en la lengua a medida que usted avanza. Además, esta obra le ofrece los elementos fundamentales de la conversación y multitud de diálogos cotidianos para que usted practique el idioma desde el principio. El inglés en veinte lecciones es un método sencillo y práctico. Compruébelo: sin necesidad de un maestro usted puede dominar el inglés en muy corto tiempo.
El Ministerio de la Palabra Escrita - Ministerio series AETH: The Ministry of the Written Word
by Justo L. Gonzalez Association for Hispanic Theological EducationEl ministerio de la palabra escrita constituye una guía práctica para todas las personas que estén contemplando la idea de escribir y publicar un libro. De una manera amena y entretenida, Justo González nos introduce en el mundo del escritor y las dinámicas de publicación. El autor ofrece en este volumen sus años de experiencia como escritor y editor, y anima al lector a participar en la producción de material escrito para el pueblo hispano-latino con afán de solventar su escasez. This title, translated as "the ministry of the written word" constitutes a practical guide for all who contemplate writing and publishing a book. In a practical, and easy-to-understand manner, Justo González introduces to the world of the writer and the dynamics of publication. The author offers in this volume his many years of experience as the writer and publishing, and encourages readers to participate in the production of material written for the Hispanic-latino American communities where there is a shortage of quality ministerial books.
El Profeta
by Kahlil GibranLa obra maestra de Kahlil Gibrán es uno de los más queridos clásicos de nuestra época, un repositorio rico en sabiduría y alegría que ha inspirado a generaciones de lectores. Con poesía frugal y bellamente resonante, El profeta ofrece inolvidables palabras de esperanza y consolación sobre los temas del nacimiento, del amor, del matrimonio, de la muerte y de los otros hitos de la vida.Desde su publicación hace más de setenta años, El profeta ha sido traducido a más de veinte idiomas y ha dado inspiración a millones de lectores, quienes encuentran en sus palabras la expresión de los más profundos impulsos, la más profunda poesía, del corazón humano. Ilustrados con los dibujos místicos de Gibrán--comparados por Auguste Rodin a los de William Blake--El profeta es un volumen para disfrutar y al cual volver a lo largo de la vida.From the Trade Paperback edition.
El Profeta
by Kahlil GibranLa obra maestra de Kahlil Gibrán es uno de los más queridos clásicos de nuestra época, un repositorio rico en sabiduría y alegría que ha inspirado a generaciones de lectores. Con poesía frugal y bellamente resonante, El profeta ofrece inolvidables palabras de esperanza y consolación sobre los temas del nacimiento, del amor, del matrimonio, de la muerte y de los otros hitos de la vida. Desde su publicación hace más de setenta años, El profeta ha sido traducido a más de veinte idiomas y ha dado inspiración a millones de lectores, quienes encuentran en sus palabras la expresión de los más profundos impulsos, la más profunda poesía, del corazón humano. Ilustrados con los dibujos místicos de Gibrán--comparados por Auguste Rodin a los de William Blake--El profeta es un volumen para disfrutar y al cual volver a lo largo de la vida.
El arte de la cocina sencilla
by Alice WatersDurante más de cuatro décadas, Alice Waters ha sido la máxima defensora de los alimentos locales de temporada producidos de forma sostenible. Ha sido aclamada globalmente y ha mostrado al mundo que el verdadero secreto de la buena cocina es comenzar con los ingredientes de mejor sabor. En El arte de la comida sencilla, Alice Waters aplica esta filosofía a 19 lecciones de cocina y a más de 250 recetas cotidianas que ilustran lo fácil que es comer maravi-llosamente bien si se cocina, se come y se vive según estas leyes fundamentales: Comer alimentos locales y sostenibles Comer alimentos de temporada Comprar en los mercados agrícolas Sembrar un jardín Conservación, compostaje y reciclaje Cocinar con simpleza Cocinar juntos Comer juntos Recordar que la comida es preciosa (Spanish translation of "The Art of Simple Food")
El arte de la cocina sencilla: Notas, Lecciones Y Recetas De Una Deliciosa Revolucion
by Alice WatersDurante mas de cuatro decadas, Alice Waters ha sido la maxima defensora de los alimentos locales de temporada producidos de forma sostenible. Ha sido aclamada globalmente y ha mostrado al mundo que el verdadero secreto de la buena cocina es comenzar con los ingredientes de mejor sabor. En "El arte de la comida sencilla," Alice Waters aplica esta filosofia a 19 lecciones de cocina y a mas de 250 recetas cotidianas que ilustran lo facil que es comer maravi-llosamente bien si se cocina, se come y se vive segun estas leyes fundamentales: Comer alimentos locales y sostenibles, Comer alimentos de temporada, Comprar en los mercados agricolas, Sembrar un jardin, Conservacion, compostaje y reciclaje, Cocinar con simpleza, Cocinar juntos, Comer juntos, Recordar que la comida es preciosa
El bilingismo en el mundo hispanohablante
by Silvina MontrulEsta amplia introducción al bilingüismo en español abarca los contextos sociales, políticos y culturales del español en EEUU, España y Hispanoamérica. Escrito para estudiantes no nativos de español, es el primer libro de texto de estas características para los estudiantes de lingüística hispánica.Este libro de texto en español presenta los temas fundamentales en el estudio del bilingüismo a estudiantes y profesionalesExplora comunidades bilingües en Estados Unidos, Hispanoamérica y EspañaCrea conciencia crítica sobre la complejidad del bilingüismo como un fenómeno sociopolítico y culturalSe organiza en tres secciones principales centradas en la sociedad y el individuo: el bilingüismo y la sociedad; el bilingüismo y el individuo; y la política y la educaciónIncluye mapas, recuadros de resumen del capítulo, vocabulario y conceptos clave y preguntas de comprensión, así como preguntas para reflexionar, investigar y comentar al final de cada capítuloThis wide-ranging introduction to Spanish bilingualism covers the social, political, and cultural contexts of Spanish in the US, Spain, and Hispanoamérica. Written for non-native Spanish learners, it offers the first textbook of its kind for students of Hispanic linguistics.This Spanish-language textbook introduces students and professionals to the fundamental issues in the study of bilingualismExplores bilingual communities in the United States, Hispanoamérica, and SpainRaises critical awareness of the complexity of bilingualism as a sociopolitical and cultural phenomenonOrganized in three main sections which focus on both society and the individual: bilingualism and society; bilingualism and the individual; and politics and educationIncludes maps, chapter summary boxes, key terms and concepts, and comprehension questions, as well as questions for reflection, research and discussion at the end of each chapter
El desbarrancadero
by Fernando VallejoFernando, un escritor colombiano que vive en México, vuelve a su patria de nacimiento para acompañar en sus últimos días a su hermano Darío, enfermo de sida. Darío se ha instalado en la casa familiar. Entre la abundancia de recuerdos sobresalen los dedicados a su padre que, junto a su hermano Darío, es el único miembro de la familia a quien Fernando quiere.
El español de los Estados Unidos
by Anna María Escobar Kim PotowskiHow long has Spanish been spoken in the US and how many people speak it today? Is Spanish being passed down through generations? What role does Spanish play in US Latino identity? Analysing and synthesising data from a wide variety of sources, Escobar and Potowski explore these questions and more in this up-to-date textbook for students of Spanish language, linguistics, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, culture, and history. • Over 150 exercises help students engage with the linguistic characteristics of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish communities in the US • Exercises and examples refer students to external, online sources so they can experience Spanish through a range of media • Concepts are clearly defined with detailed examples for readers who may not have a background in linguistics • Misconceptions about Spanish varieties and Latino communities are addressed, ensuring readers will emerge with a clear understanding of how Latino communities vary linguistically and socioculturally. Linguistic concepts are clearly defined, and more complex concepts include detailed examples and exercises. Each chapter contains exercises which help readers to understand and reflect on new material. Chapter exercises direct readers to online resources so they can experience authentic examples.
El español para fines específicos en Latinoamérica: Un panorama de prácticas pedagógicas y tendencias investigativas (Routledge Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics)
by Carmen King RamírezEl español para fines específicos en Latinoamérica: un panorama de prácticas pedagógicas y tendencias investigativas es el primer libro en ofrecer un panorama de investigaciones que se están realizando sobre el campo de español para fines específicos (EFE) en esta región. Está conformado por dos partes, las cuales ofrecen aproximaciones al español para fines académicos y el español para fines laborales con un énfasis en prácticas pedagógicas para el aula. El volumen se compone de estudios realizados por académicos de siete países latinoamericanos (Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Brasil, Guatemala, México y Perú) y explora temáticas relevantes para la enseñanza del español en los distintos contextos representados. Por medio de los estudios presentados por los autores, El español para fines específicos en Latinoamérica: un panorama de prácticas pedagógicas y tendencias investigativas pone de relieve cómo el campo de EFE puede responder a necesidades pedagógicas que se observan en Latinoamérica al incorporar nuevos acercamientos al campo de la lingüística aplicada.Este libro es de interés para investigadores y docentes en las áreas de la enseñanza de lenguas, el español para fines específicas y la lingüística aplicada.El español para fines específicos en Latinoamérica is the first book to bring together the various lines of research being carried out on teaching Spanish for Specific Purposes (SSP) across Latin America.Divided into two parts, the book offers invaluable research into Spanish for academia and Spanish for professional purposes in Latin America with a particular focus on pedagogical practices for university classrooms. Comprised of studies by scholars from seven different Latin American countries (Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru), this volume explores themes individual to the region and concerns relevant to the teaching of Spanish in these environments. Through these studies, El español para fines específicos en Latinoamérica illustrates how the field of SSP can respond to specific needs within Latin America by exploring issues specific to the region through exploring different approaches to the field of applied linguistics.This unique volume will be of interest to researchers in the areas of Spanish language pedagogy, Spanish for Specific Purposes, and applied linguistics.
El hijo del acordeonista
by Bernardo AtxagaLa diferencia entre las incisiones antiguas y las nuevas se borrará con el tiempo y sólo quedará, sobre la corteza, una única inscripción, un libro con un mensaje principal: Aquí estuvieron dos amigos, dos hermanos.» Ésta es la novela más personal de Bernardo Atxaga. En ella recorremos, como si miráramos un mosaico hecho con distintos tiempos, lugares y estilos, la historia de dos amigos: Joseba y David, el hijo del acordeonista. Desde los años treinta hasta finales del siglo XX, desde Obaba hasta California, de la infancia en la escuela a los infiernos de la guerra y de la violencia, Atxaga aborda de forma valiente el tema de la memoria, la nostalgia, la amistad y también de la tristeza del que deja su tierra sabiendo que no volverá. Y en el centro de las múltiples ramificaciones de esta historia, la única posibilidad de salvación frente a las circunstancias más dramáticas: el amor.
El largo cuello del avestruz: Dos Mitos Africanos (Text Connections)
by Matt Johnson Lori O'Dea Gary Freeman Lesli FavorNIMAC-sourced textbook
El mundo hispanohablante contemporáneo: Historia, política, sociedades y culturas
by Clara Mojica-Díaz Lourdes Sánchez-LópezEl mundo hispanohablante contemporáneo: historia, política, sociedades y culturas is a comprehensive and innovative book for advanced students of Spanish. Offering a constructivist approach to the study of the civilizations, cultures and histories of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world, the book focuses on learning as an active process that enables learners to develop high-level critical thinking skills through the exposure, research, examination and discussion of a variety of authentic films, songs and literary texts. Divided into twelve chapters, each chapter begins with an introduction to the general topic followed by various activities that lead students to critically analyse a range of authentic materials. Learners are able to practice higher level critical-thinking and linguistic skills through a wealth of tasks and exercises which culminate in a capstone section that requires the application of?the concepts learned and sources utilized throughout the lesson. El mundo hispanohablante contemporáneo: historia, política, sociedades y culturas offers great flexibility and adaptability to suit advanced courses in Hispanic culture and civilization. Each chapter is methodologically designed with a balanced mix of activities for individual and teamwork. Additional resources are available online for both instructors and students. These include an instructor’s guide with answer key, a grammar supplement and links to the authentic materials referenced within the book.
El mundo hispanohablante en textos / Reading the Spanish-Speaking World
by Irene Macías Fernández Christopher J. PountainEl mundo hispanohablante en textos / Reading the Spanish-Speaking World es un libro de texto para estudiantes de español de nivel intermedio y avanzado. Recoge textos auténticos que acercarán al estudiante al mundo hispanohablante y le permitirán desarrollar su dominio de la lengua española y reflexionar críticamente sobre temas de actualidad. Cada capítulo gira en torno a un texto escrito por un autor contemporáneo. Las actividades fomentan la reflexión sobre el tema abordado, así como el desarrollo de las destrezas receptivas y de producción del estudiante, ampliando en el proceso su vocabulario y conocimientos gramaticales. El estudiante podrá observar y trabajar con diversos registros y estilos de escritura; a través de las actividades, se le invita a investigar y responder a temas políticos, culturales y sociales, muchos de los cuales son específicos al mundo hispanohablante. Se incluyen además un extenso glosario de palabras, así como explicaciones detalladas de aspectos gramaticales; estos recursos proporcionan un valioso material de referencia. Este es el libro ideal para cualquier curso de lengua española de niveles B2 y C1. Se puede usar dentro y fuera del aula. El mundo hispanohablante en textos / Reading the Spanish-Speaking World is a content-based textbook written in Spanish, which aims to develop command of the Spanish language and critical thinking skills through response to a series of texts originating from a number of different Spanish-speaking countries.The nineteen chapters, all including texts by contemporary authors, cover a range of themes of up-to-date interest. Users are encouraged to engage with these topical works through a selection of activities which will develop reading, writing and speaking skills together with a wider command of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Users will also learn about different styles and registers of writing and be able to respond to a variety of contemporary political, cultural and social issues, most of which are specific to the Spanish-speaking world. Additionally, the inclusion of an extensive word glossary and detailed explanations of grammatical points provides valuable reference material for users.This is the ideal textbook to accompany any course in Spanish language at B2 and C1 level, and can be used both within and outside the classroom.
Elastic Language in Persuasion and Comforting: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
by Grace Zhang Vahid ParvareshThis innovative book examines the discourse of reality television, and the elasticity of language in the popular talent show The Voice from a cross-cultural perspective. Analysing how and why elastic language is used in persuasion and comforting, a comparison between Chinese and English is made, and the authors highlight the special role that elastic language plays in effective interactions and strategic communication. Through the lens of the language variance of two of the world’s most commonly spoken languages, the insights and resources provided by this book are expected to advance knowledge in the fields of contrastive pragmatics and cross-cultural communication, and inform strategies in bridging different cultures. This study highlights the need to give the elastic use of language the attention it deserves, and reveals how language is non-discrete and strategically stretchable. This book will be of interest to academics and postgraduate students engaged in elastic/vague language studies, cross-cultural pragmatics, media linguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics and communication studies.
Electronic Literacies: Language, Culture, and Power in Online Education
by Mark WarschauerElectronic Literacies is an insightful study of the challenges and contradictions that arise as culturally and linguistically diverse learners engage in new language and literacy practices in online environments. The role of the Internet in changing literacy and education has been a topic of much speculation, but very little concrete research. This book is one of the first attempts to document the role of the Internet and other new digital technologies in the development of language and literacy. Warschauer looks at how the nature of reading and writing is changing, and how those changes are being addressed in the classroom. His focus is on the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse learners who are at special risk of being marginalized from the information society. Based on a two-year ethnographic study of the uses of the Internet in four language and writing classrooms in the state of Hawai'i--a Hawaiian language class of Native Hawaiian students seeking to revitalize their language and culture; an ESL class of students from Pacific Island and Latin American countries; an ESL class of students from Asian countries; and an English composition class of working-class students from diverse ethnic backgrounds--the book includes data from interviews with students and teachers, classroom observations, and analysis of student texts. This rich ethnographic data is combined with theories from a broad range of disciplines to develop conclusions about the relationship of technology to language, literacy, education, and culture. Central to Warschauer's discussion and conclusions is how contradictions of language, culture, and class affect the impact of Internet-based education. While Hawai'i is a special place, the issues confronted here are similar in many ways to those that exist throughout the United States and many other countries: How to provide culturally and linguistically diverse students traditionally on the educational and technological margins with the literacies they need to fully participate in public, community, and economic life in the 21st century.