The Spanish Language Today

The Spanish Language Today describes the varied and changing Spanish language at the end of the twentieth century. Suitable for introductory level upward, this book examines:

* where Spanish is spoken on a global scale

* the status of Spanish within the realms of politics, education and media

* the standardisation of Spanish

* specific areas of linguistic variation and change

* how other languages and dialects spoken in the same areas affect the Spanish language

* whether new technologies are an opportunity or a threat to the Spanish language.

The Spanish Language Today contains numerous extracts from contemporary press and literary sources, a glossary of technical terms and selected translations.