Using a proven approach to heritage language learning, Samaniego/Rojas/Rodriguez Nogales/Alarcon's EL MUNDO 21 HISPANO, 3rd edition, empowers you to connect with your history, culture and language on a more personal level. As you learn about your country of origin -- or that of your ancestors -- you will find a new respect for your cultural heritage as well as those of your classmates. Extremely student friendly, the text delivers a seamless passage through Intermediate Spanish for the heritage speaker, along with integrated grammar, vocabulary, media and culture as well as ample opportunities to interact with and discuss each lesson's theme. Engaging short films and a rich array of online resources bring chapter concepts to life. In addition, the MindTap digital platform enables you to learn on your own terms. FULL COURSE ACCESS, RIGHT IN YOUR POCKET Complete course work on the go with the Cengage Mobile App, which delivers a seamless course experience on a smartphone or tablet. Read your textbook whether online or offline and study with the help of flashcards, practice quizzes, and instant feedback from your instructor. You can receive due date reminders and complete assignments from the convenience of your mobile device! POWER YOUR OWN POTENTIAL Track your scores and stay motivated to achieve your goals. Whether you have more work to do or are ahead of the curve, know where you need to focus your efforts. The MindTap Green Dot tool keeps you focused along the way. Take the guesswork out of studying and be prepared and confident for class and exams.

Una novela que nos narra la historia de una familia que de una u otra forma es tocada por la violencia que se vive en Colombia, ya por mucho tiempo. Una de sus miembros se ve completamente abandonada en las calles, junto con sus dos hijos pequenos, donde esperimentan grandes penurias y sufrimientos para poder sobrevivir. Una historia fuerte pero muy real, donde el autor nos quiere llevar de la mano, para que juntos entremos en ese mundo de los desamparados, que muchas ocaciones no queremos ver. Paralelo a esto el autor tambien nos cuenta como esta misma familia comienza a emigrar para los Estados Unidos, buscando otros caminos, para mejorar su situacion economica y social.

Two types of video are featured in the second edition: Six new cortometrajes, or short-films, have been added. These short movies expose students to real-life language, as well as the latest and most brilliant in cinematography in the Spanish-speaking world. The "Luces! C mara! Accion!" video sections feature cultural footage of 17 country-specific videos/movies, in fiction, television, and documentary genres. DVD available but also in mp4 format.

This SAM consists of workbook and lab manual activities with skill-based approach to vocabulary practice and grammar practice (single-response, semi-controlled, and open-ended practice), written specifically to be catered to the needs of the heritage speaker, as well as reading and writing steps for a complete composition. The Cuaderno also features its own video program for additional practice.

Through its proven approach to language learning, EL MUNDO 21 HISPANO provides heritage speakers of Spanish with a wealth of both contextualized and purposeful content. The completely revised and redesigned second edition provides integrated coverage of grammar, vocabulary, media (audio and video), and culture as well as ample opportunities to review each lesson's theme. Throughout the book, readers are given multiple opportunities to learn about their own country of origin, or that of their ancestors, so that they begin to respect and take pride in their own cultural heritage. As readers discover the 21 countries that comprise the Spanish-speaking world, they will achieve a global understanding of the issues and challenges faced by the Spanish-speaking world today.