Document Type

Book Review

Publication Date

3-2009

Abstract

In the "Preface" to this, the first edition of Épocas y avances: Lengua en su contexto cultural, the authors immediately state the goal and scope of the text: "Designed to present a broad spectrum of content-rich materials for the study of language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, Épocas y avances offers a communicative-humanistic approach to second language acquisition." . The accompanying Cuaderno de trabajo is equally well contextualized and includes an audio CD for oral practice. Further, like the textbook, the Cuaderno includes a variety of exercises including inventive, open-ended writing assignments, sometimes with cues and sometimes requiring library or Internet research; and the Instructor's Edition is filled with useful teaching tips and techniques designed to make the most of the package.

Publication Title

Hispania

Volume

92

Issue

1

First Page

81

Last Page

82

Required Publisher's Statement

Copyright 2009 Johns Hopkins University Press.

Comments

Review of: "Times and Progress: Language in its Cultural Context" and "Workbook to 'Accompany Times and Progress: Language in its Cultural Context'"

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Spanish language--Study and teaching (Secondary)--English speakers; Spanish language--Textbooks for foreign speakers

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Gravina, Scott. Épocas y avances

Genre/Form

reviews (documents)

Type

Text

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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