¡Trato Hecho!

This volume contains the Proceedings of an NEH-sponsored seminar on the above topic. The book presents the lectures by Juan Bautista de Avalle-Arce, Jorge E. Gracia, Francisco Miranda, José Rabasa, nineteen essays written by participating faculty, and twelve summaries presented by other scholars.

The student participates in activities in which procedural contents identified as language functions and reading strategies are included. These are necessary to develop the competencies of reading, understanding, writing and expressing oneself in English.

Images of Latin America offers a historical and cultural overview of Hispanic America: from pre-Columbian cultures to the contemporary cultures of each country. This work-a wealth of information, to analyze in depth the processes that occurred after the arrival of the Spanish to America, and devotes special attention to the events occurred in the twentieth century, country by country.

Beginning Medical Spanish. Oral Proficiency and Cultural Humility is designed for medical professionals and supporting staff with no prior knowledge of Spanish who need to develop oral language skills and cross-cultural sensitivity to establish relationship-building communication with their Spanish-speaking patients. This hospital-tested program teaches how to connect with patients of limited English-speaking ability and offer them the quality care they seek. Role-play activities allow students to develop their oral proficiency in meaningful contexts and contribute to a creative and dynamic...