This book is intended for Prizes won etc.

This book is intended for Prizes won etc.

This book is intended for Prizes won etc.

Cien anos de identidad: Introduccion a la literatura latinoamericana del siglo XX [One Hundred Years of Identity: Introduction to Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature] is an advanced Spanish textbook and Latin American literature anthology, guiding students through the critical analysis of fourteen literary and filmic texts published between 1889 and 1995, including works from Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez that represent some of the seminal works of Latin America. The textbook is designed to introduce students to the richness of twentieth-century Latin American literature and culture while building their skills in textual analysis through an examination of the theme of identity. The featured texts examine the complex and multifaceted topic of identity as the authors and protagonists struggle to understand themselves, determine their relationship to the world and others, and give meaning and significance to their existence. The textbook guides students step-by-step through critical analysis by presenting a range of tools and progressing from simple to more complex exercises and activities throughout the book. It is divided into four units based on various types of identity formation: (1) racial, ethnic, gender, and class identity; (2) existential(ist) identity; (3) temporal and spatial identity; (4) political and sexual identity. Serving as both a Latin American literature anthology and an upper-level Spanish textbook, Cien anos de identidad aims to hone reading and interpretive strategies while also improving Spanish vocabulary and comprehension, oral and written communication, and cultural competency. Features: *Complete unabridged works from the following authors: Isabel Allende, Jorge Luis Borges, Rosario Castellanos, Julio Cortazar, Ruben Dario, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jose Marti, Judith Ortiz Cofer, and Sergio Vodanovic*Complete pedagogy included for the novel El beso de la mujer arana by Manuel Puig and the film Fresa y chocolate by Tomas Gutierrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabio, although these two works are not anthologized in the textbook*Additional cultural contexts and author biographies for each text, as well as appropriate glosses and numbered lines for easy reference in class discussions*Four end-of-unit chapters focused on comparative literature strategies that are designed to coach students on how to compare authors and texts across common themes and further improve critical analysis strategies*Seventeen post-reading quizzes or homework assignments as well as a final examination, available to instructors only through the publisher's website

This book for intermediate and above students includes authentic texts from textbooks, journals, reference works and study guides. Study Reading is a course for learners of intermediate level or above who need to develop their reading skills for study or work purposes. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 introduces basic reading skills. Part 2 is theme based, with texts from a variety of disciplines, and aims to extend the skills introduced in Part 1. Part 3 covers the reading skills required for project, dissertation and thesis work. Study Reading encourages learners to reflect on their current reading strategies. By doing a variety of task-based, problem-solving activities, learners are encouraged to refine their reading strategies through exposure to the ideas of others. The book also gives direct advice on how to improve reading efficiency. Study Reading is part of a series, Study Writing, Study Listening, Study Speaking, Study Skills. Second Editions of Study Speaking, Listening and Skills will appear at the same time as the Second Edition of Study Reading. The Second Edition of Study Writing will appear in late 2005. Study Reading: adopts a learner centred approach suitable for both classroom use and self-study. has clearly labelled sections which allow users to select and focus on the skills areas most appropriate to their needs. includes authentic texts from textbooks, journals, reference works and study guides currently used in universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher learning. can also be used by students working on their own. The book contains a detailed answer key. The Second Edition has been updated to include not only more recent texts in thedisciplines represented but also to take account of new media with the growth of on-line resources. For the first time, too activities are included for IELTS practice.

This methods text connects reading theory to practical classroom activities. Teachers begin by exploring their beliefs and assumptions about reading and analyzing their own reading strategies. They then critically examine the pedagogical issues central to the reading classroom.