Introducción a la literatura hispanoamericana: de la conquista al siglo XX
Gladys M. Varona-Lacey
ISBN: 0-8442-7679-0
Softbound, 576 pages
Level: Advanced

This important new anthology introduces students to representative works of the principal writers and major literary movements of Latin American literature.

--Unadapted selections are categorized in three sections and sequenced chronologically: Conquista y colonia; Independencia política, literaria y cultural; and Precursores y contemporáneos. Help students see the development of Latin American literature.
--Introductory material for each selection. Provides valuable insights into the author's life and the historical and intellectual circumstances surrounding the work.
--Al leer considere lo siguiente sections. Boost comprehension with reading guidelines and by alerting students to key points in the text.
--Glossed vocabulary plus a glossary of Spanish literary terms. Help students read with ease.
--Post-reading questions. Sharpen students' literary analysis skills and provide ample opportunities for developing speaking and writing skills.

Instructor's Manual ISBN: 0-8442-7680-4

Exploraciones en literatura helps students develop effective reading strategies, Spanish language skills, and literature appreciation through a superb collection of Hispanic literature.

--Unadapted selections by masters of all genres. Expose students to the richness and beauty of the language.
--Introductory material plus pre-reading activities throughout-Introducción, Vocabulario, and Preguntas. Equip students with strategies for reading effectively.
--Post-reading activities, including Resumen, Uso de palabras, Pensar y comentar, and Temas. Build students' comprehension, literary appreciation, and oral and written communication skills.
--Engaging artwork preceding each selection. Stimulates meaningful discussion about the themes and exposes students to important works of modern Hispanic art.

Introduce your students to some of the most notable examples of Spanish-speaking literature with this comprehensive anthology of modern works.

--Complete coverage of genres. Familiarize students with a variety of subjects and styles with 13 short stories, a one-act drama, excerpts from the popular novel El túnel by Ernesto Sábato, two famous essays, and 31 poems. The short stories appear in order of difficulty, while the poems are grouped by literary period: modernismo, posmodernismo, vanguardismo, España contemporánea.
--Notable works by great writers from all over the Hispanic world. Expose students to the great scope of 20th-century Hispanic literature. Works represent a number of Hispanic countries, including Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuado, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Includes notable works by Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Márquez, Juan José Arreola, José Martí, Amado Nervo, Juana de Ibarbourou, Pablo Neruda, Federico García Lorca, and Octavio Paz, among others.
--Biographical notes, side glosses, and exercises. Heighten students' reading experience. Exercises provide opportunities for creative oral and written work.

This fascinating collection of nine short stories is designed to introduce your students to a range of exciting short fiction from Spain as well as to strengthen their reading and analytical skills.

--Unabridged stories by Juan Madrid, Bernardo Atxaga, Pilar Pedraza, José María Merino, Paloma Díaz-Mas, and others. Reveal to students both shifting perspectives on life and politics in post-Franco Spain and new directions in literature. Biographical notes introduce students to the themes and context of the selection.
--Exercises, discussion questions, and meaningful activities. Build skill in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and literary analysis. Great for classroom or independent study!

This collection is an introduction to some of the best literature by Puerto Rican authors. High-intermediate to advanced level students of Spanish will get a glimpse into the unique culture and language of Puerto Rico while improving their reading ability and broadening their vocabulary.

Twenty diverse articles written in English present cross-cultural perspectives about the Hispanic world. Issues of real concern are discussed, including value systems, women's roles, political ideology, and religion.

Perspectivas culturales de España vividly portrays Spanish civilization from prehistory to the present. This second edition reflects the events and attitudes that marked the 1990s and includes new photos, updated statistics, an analysis of immigration into Spain, and a current look at cultural institutions.

Part I discusses Spain's geography and history to the Reconquest. Part II chronicles the conquest of America through the Crisis of 1898. Part III explores Spain in the 20th century, including recent history.

Teacher's Guide ISBN: 0-8442-7162-4

This engaging, accessible account of Latin American civilization reveals the geographical, historical, and social influences that have shaped Latin America from its early history to the present. New to the second edition are additional photos, revised statistics, and a detailed look at recent political and social events, from an analysis of social ills to the increasing demand for more rights for the region's indigenous peoples.

Part I introduces the geography of Latin America, its pre-Columbian cultures, the conquest and colonization by Spain, and the fragmentation of the Spanish Empire in the New World. Part II examines 20th century history, looking closely at achievements in literature and the arts as well as social issues, such as the new role of the Roman Catholic Church and the continuing importance of indigenous languages and cultures.

Instructor's Manual ISBN: 0-8442-7204-3

This fascinating cultural reader offers two diverse but complementary paths to understanding the Spanish world. First, students take a tour of the regions and cities of Spain. Then they embark on a historical journey through Spain's past.

Topical news articles, stimulating visuals, and meaningful activities motivate students of Spanish to learn about culture and language in contemporary Spain.

Audiocassette: ISBN: 0-8442-7031-8

This new college version of Repaso is ideal for college course use. The worktext includes the answer key so students can track their progress. In addition, three audiocassettes are included that contain selected activities from the text plus an original dictation for each chapter.

This anthology of multicultural authors who write in French includes 36 selections from most of the French-speaking world outside of France: sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.

--Poetry, novels, plays, and short stories-mostly from the 20th century-represent authors ranging from the famous and influential to the newly emerging. Exposes students to the great diversity of francophone literature. A significant number of the authors are women.
--Entire works as well as excerpts are included-with the original language preserved. Students can experience the works as the authors wrote them.
Selections are presented by region. Illustrates the geographical and cultural influences upon each work.
--Biographical introductions and pre-reading activities are included, as well as vocabulary glosses and activities, comprehension exercises, and subjects for discussion or composition. Gives students ample support to comprehend each selection and extend skills.
--Includes a useful "To the Teacher" section. Provides practical teaching suggestions and assigns levels of difficulty to selections.

Premiers Poèmes: ISBN: 0-8442-1282-2

This new college version of Reprise is ideal for college course use. The worktext includes the answer key so students can track their progress. In addition, three audiocassettes are included that contain selected activities from the text plus an original dictation from each chapter.

This standard text provides useful methods for integrating culture and language in the classroom and outlines seven goals for cultural instruction.

Culture Clash
Managing in a Multicultural World
H. Ned Seelye
Alan Seelye-James
ISBN: 0-8442-3306-4
Hardbound, 288 pages

This unique guide to understanding the dynamics of multicultural business situations prepares professionals for succeeding in multicultural work settings overseas and at home.

Between Cultures
Developing Self-Identity in a World of Diversity
H. Ned Seelye
Jacqueline Howell Wasilewski
ISBN: 0-8442-3305-6
Hardbound, 256 pages

Between Cultures provides more than 100 different examples of multicultural situations and offers practical advice, support, and guidelines.

From the ACTFL Foreign Language Education Series:
Reflecting on the Past to Shape the Future
Diane W. Birckbichler, ed.
Robert Terry, ed.
ISBN: 0-8442-00692-4
Softbound, 240 pages

In this series the past and the present are linked and blended to address important issues facing the field and to identify possible solutions. In a break with past practice, manuscripts were not limited to traditional research papers but also include personal reflections on the past and how individual teaching careers have been shaped and influenced by trends and movements in foreign language education.
The articles represent a wide range of topics that fall into three general categories: personal reflections, responding to new and old constituencies, and an evolving curriculum.