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Showing 1 to 20 of 153 for “"Spanish language"”.
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PAIR INTERACTION IN SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS THAT ENROLL HERITAGE AND L2 LEARNERS
… collaborative writing tasks facilitate second language (L2) development by providing learners with opportunities to focus their attention on language and to collaborate in the solution of their language-related problems (e.g., Choi & Iwashita, 2016; Storch, 2013; Swain & Lapkin, 1998; Williams, …
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The native and nonnative foreign language teacher: Attitudes toward Spanish language varieties
Linguistic diversity in the societal domain is a natural phenomenon at any level of interaction, in any linguistic encounter, yet in the educational setting linguistic diversity is frequently noticed and--rightly or wrongly--tends to be given a high degree of attention, both positively and …
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Quichua-Spanish language contact in Salcedo, Ecuador: revisiting media lengua syncretic language practices
… better understanding of the interaction between Spanish and Quichua in the Salcedo region and provide more information for the processes that might have given rise to Media Lengua, a ‘mixed’ language comprised of a Quichua grammar and Spanish lexicon. Muysken attributes the formation of Media …
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The history and development of Spanish-language initiatives in public libraries: a case study
… programs, resources and collections offered in Spanish have developed over the course of the past century at a single library district in Colorado. The study uses the Hispanic history and current demographics of the regional context as a foundation, as well research supporting both …
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The Spanish Language as a Conceptual and Corrective Tool in the Classical Vocal Technique
… in these qualities can be achieved when the Spanish language is used as a pedagogical tool. This means that an understanding of the syntax and phonemic articulation—the delivery of vowels, syllables, words and sentences—of the language can correct vocal faults and help the singer prepare, …
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Advanced Spanish Language High School Students: Perceptions of Spanish Instruction, Understanding, and Cultural Appreciation
<p>The addition of foreign language study to high school core curriculum benefits learners, society and overlap into the success of other areas of study and critical thinking. The problem in contemporary high school curriculum is that foreign language is disappearing. High school students and …
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An aesthetic analysis of the most popular post-secondary Spanish language introductory pedagogical videos.
… videos currently utilized in the largest language programs in American universities. Elements of philosophy, film theory, and foreign language pedagogy are combined to analyze the existing video series and to develop a theoretical template for further examination and production. This study …
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Intergenerational Spanish Language Transmission: Attitudes, Motivations and Linguistic Practices in 2 Mexican American Communities
… related to the intergenerational transmission of Spanish in two Mexican American communities, and is the first qualitative Midwest/Southwest comparison of two communities on different ends of the bilingualism spectrum: El Paso, Texas and the neighborhood of La Villita, in Chicago. The goal of this …
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Developing an Instrument for Determining Teacher Beliefs or Orientations of Secondary School Spanish Language Teachers
… use in investigating the ideas or beliefs that Spanish language teachers possess about the teaching of a foreign language. It was also the intent of the study to survey Spanish language teachers and use their responses as an aid in the development of the instrument. A questionnaire detailing …
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Development and Implementation of Viviendo Bien con Pérdida Auditiva: A Spanish-Language Aural Rehabilitation Program
… programs in English and the continued growth of Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, Spanish-language adaptations have been offered in community settings. The purpose of this investigation was to develop and pilot the implementation of Viviendo bien con pérdida auditiva, an …
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The press of a people : the evolution of Spanish-language news and the changing political community
Spanish-language news in the United States has grown over the last 20 years into a significant economic and social force. This growth has heightened concerns about the integration of Spanish-speaking groups into American political life and the ability of the media to affect democratic values. …
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Spanish Language of Heritage: A Study of the Extent of Its Development at a Chicago Public School
The Spanish Heritage Language Program has undergone drastic reduction of students and teachers by 60% of the class size and number of teachers in the program. The changes that Chicago Public Schools allowed at Benito Juarez Community Academy's Spanish Heritage Language Program will make it …
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Estar Con el Agua al Cuello: Spanish-Language Communications for Equitable Water Policy Development in California's Southern Central Valley
… Tulare Counties, primarily low-income, Latine, Spanish-speaking, farm worker communities, are left with the difficult decision of buying bottled water or using contaminated water for drinking, cooking, and showering. Addressing this inequity would require immense resources not available by the …
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An evaluative study of the perceptions of school personnel towards a training program involving the comprehension of basic Spanish language and culture
… are of Hispanic origin. This English as a Second Language (ESL) population is of special interest to the school system because these students often do not possess the communication skills necessary for matriculation/ graduation. Therefore, their academic performance is frequently below average. …
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How to use social networking sites as a tool to support Spanish language teaching for Spanish elementary levels courses at the university level
… guidelines for the use of SNSs to support language teaching activities. To reach that objective, this research starts with a literature review that discusses SNSs and their impact on language use, education, and language teaching. In the research methodology, quantitative and qualitative …
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Migration, multilingualism and adaptation: language as social capital in a present-day Mexican ethnic enclave in the U.S.
<p>As the Spanish language continues to thrive in the U.S., so do the linguistic needs of immigrants. This study investigates, from a sociolinguistic perspective, the Spanish language within a Mexican immigrant enclave in Chicago, Illinois. Language use was investigated within four business and …
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A Spanish Version of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ)
… problems in children ages 4‑10. To date, no Spanish‑language sleep questionnaire is available for the Spanish‑speaking population. Research has found that sleep problems affect both typically developing children and children with developmental disabilities, potentially detracting from their …
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El teatro representado en español en Los Ángeles durante los años 2000-2010
… ramifications) of theater performed in Spanish during the years 2000-2010 in Los Angeles are explained in detail. Also, the conclusions obtained from the study of Spanish language theater in Los Angeles are presented. Los Angeles is a unique city in terms of its Hispanic population. …
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