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<p>An introductory textbook that builds a strong foundation in Hispanic linguistics</p><p>Presented entirely in Spanish, Principios de lingüuuml;íiacute;stica hispáaacute;nica is a semester-length textbook for introductory Hispanic linguistics courses whose students have attained intermediate-high/advanced-low levels of Spanish proficiency. Following a theory-neutral approach, the authors build foundational knowledge in Hispanic linguistics, providing learners with a strong base from which to grow their knowledge. Chapters focus on core linguistic disciplines-such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and social history--include numerous activities to reinforce key concepts; and contain more complicated capstone problemas for practice. Instructors have access to answer keys for these activities as well as sample quizzes and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter. Instructors can easily expand on any of the topics they wish to emphasize, making this a flexible teaching resource.</p><p>Through simple and clear explanations, the authors provide undergraduate students with important knowledge about Spanish to succeed in more advanced and specialized courses in Hispanic linguistics.</p>