Tracy D. Terrell,
Late, University of California at San Diego Magdalena Andrade,
Irvine Valley College Jeanne Egasse,
Irvine Valley College Elías Miguel Muñoz
ISBN: 0072959258 Copyright year: 2006
New to the Sixth Edition
Each chapter opener now includes a cultural timeline of the country (or countries) featured in that chapter to enhance students’ cultural and historical knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world.
A new review feature in each chapter opener provides a quick review of the theme, vocabulary, and grammar of the previous chapter in a completely unique interactive Flash-based animation format. The new Los amigos animados animations (30 animations in total!) bring the cast of characters from the textbook to life. These animations are available as Premium Content on the Online Learning Center, on the optional interactive CD-ROM, and also on the video program.
A new literary feature in each chapter—Enlaces literarios—introduces students to short readings (poetry or narrative) by renowned Hispanic writers. Each reading has been selected for its quality and difficulty level to facilitate reading comprehension and language acquisition. Vocabulary for the reading is presented in a separate vocabulary box.
A new cultural feature called Ventanas al pasado focuses on specific historical aspects of the Spanish-speaking world: artists, historical characters, historic events, traditions, folklore, and so forth.
Minor changes have been made to the scope and sequence of grammar in the early chapters, in response to reviewer feedback.
Activities, photos, art, and realia have been updated throughout.
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2006 McGraw-Hill Higher Education