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The 5 edition of Mosaicos: Spanish as a World Language provides a fresh, 2lst-century perspective on language teaching and learning in the context of a dynamic introduction to the Hispanic world and its people. Rich contextualization of vocabulary combined with contextualized, functional grammatical instruction gives students an authentic, communicative introduction to the Spanish language. Deeply integrated culture and detailed listening, speaking, reading and writing practice bring all the pieces together for today’s students. This Books á la Carte Plus Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalize their book by incorporating their own notes and taking only the portion of the book they need to class — all at an affordable price. It comes packaged with a MySpanishLab access code to which gives students access to all of MySpanishLab’s grade-boosting resources… PLUS a complete e-book of the textbook!
This textbook investigates the most effective methods for teaching Spanish as a global language by integrating functional grammar with immersive cultural contexts. The authors, Elizabeth E. Guzmán, Matilde Olivella Castells, and Paloma Lapuerta, utilize a communicative approach that prioritizes real-world application over rote memorization. By embedding linguistic instruction within the broader scope of Hispanic history and society, the text aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both the language and the diverse cultures that speak it.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a standard, high-density pedagogical tool for undergraduate Spanish programs, valued for its structured approach to communicative competence. Its integration of digital resources and cultural content suggests a focus on modern, multi-modal learning environments for the contemporary student.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
ISBN-10:
0205740685
ISBN-13:
9780205740680
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