In this paper, I begin with the identification of a moment of intertextuality between "Un viejo que leia novelas de amor" (1989) by Chilean Luis Sepulveda and "La voragine" (1924) by Colombian Jose Eustasio Rivera as an analytical motif for a reevaluation of the environmentalism and political ecologies in the Spanish American "novela de la selva"…

An "americanismo" is defined as a lexical item used in Spanish America but not found in Castilian Spanish or not used there with the same frequency or meaning. A corresponding definition of a "castellanismo" is suggested. Checklists including American Spanish, English, and Castilian are given for each category. (RM)

This paper recounts a brief history of Spanish exploration in the territory of the United States and surveys Spanish influence in industry, agriculture, foods, architecture and vocabulary. (Text is in Spanish.) (CK)

This annotated bibliography, which updates the linguistic sections of a 1958 publication, indexes monographs and homage articles published between 1957 and 1975. Studies on Basque, Catalan, Spanish and Spanish American linguistics are indexed. The first section arranges titles alphabetically by the subject honored, the second lists subjects by…

Surveys the literature dealing with languages in Latin America and the Caribbean, and also outlines the efforts made by several countries of the region to study native languages, construct linguistic atlases and establish language standards. (CHK)

Discusses a course intended to: (1) foster a two-way interaction and commitment between the university and the hispanic community; (2) acquaint students with the local resources for using Spanish and with local manifestations of Hispanic culture patterns; and (3) experiment with team teaching. (Author/NCR)