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Full-Text Articles in Spanish Literature
Officialization And Linguistic Acculturation Of Spanish In The United States Catholic Church, Antonio Medina-Rivera
Officialization And Linguistic Acculturation Of Spanish In The United States Catholic Church, Antonio Medina-Rivera
World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Faculty Publications
The present investigation brings to light some of the changes associated with the use of English and Spanish in the US Catholic Church. The first part is an examination of the process of officialization from a historical perspective, acknowledging the impact of some groups or associations in the use of vernacular la!_lguages within the Church. The second part examines the role of acculturation during this process of officialization; and the final section analyzes the use of inclusive language in the Church, as an attempt to have a more gender-balanced institution. These three elements serve to provide a more complete perspective …
Whores & More: Selected Stories By Hernán Migoya, Nikki Noreen Settelmeyer
Whores & More: Selected Stories By Hernán Migoya, Nikki Noreen Settelmeyer
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This is a collection of short stories written by Hernán Migoya from the books, Todas putas and Putas es poco. The stories have been translated from the original Spanish to English. The selected stories demonstrate the humor, style, and neurosis typical of Migoya's writing.
Sabbatical Leave Proposal And Report, Melissa Leach
Sabbatical Leave Proposal And Report, Melissa Leach
Sabbaticals
I propose a renewed emphasis on my Spanish language skills -reading, writing, speaking and listening- through: 1) speaking with native speakers; 2) immersion in Spanish media -magazines, newspapers, television, movies, etc.; 3) travel to Spanish speaking countries; and 4) a journal project in my target language. These activities will refresh and improve my Spanish and give me newfound connections with the Spanish speaking world and its cultures, making me a better Spanish teacher.