Defines and evaluates the consequences brought about by the increase of Americanisms in the Spanish language. (Text is in Spanish.) (DS)

This 12-item questionnaire, in both English and Spanish, for completion by Spanish-American parents and other members of the Spanish-American community seeks answers to questions concerning the Bilingual Program of Milwaukee Public Schools. (DB)

Thoughts on a dialectological study in Colombia. (SK)

A description of Miami Public Library's work with Cuban refugees. (JB)

Because of similarities in the pronunciation of "c" and "z" in Spanish America and Andalusia, it has been supposed that there was a great Andalusian migration to the New World. However, this pronunciation was also prevalent in other parts of Spain where "s", "c" and "z" were often confused. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

The Hispanic folkloric tradition of Colorado and New Mexico had its beginning in the 1500's and 1600's when the area was colonized by the Spaniards. The "manito" (used by Hispanics in the Southwest to refer to descendants of the area's Spanish colonials) culture has maintained a strong sense of ethnic identity because of geographic…

This bibliography of articles, books, and government documents is arranged by ethnic group (Asian American, black, Chicano, Latino, and Native American women) with a section on comparative studies. An index provides subject access to this listing of materials published from 1977 through 1979. (WP)

THE GENERAL SIZE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES, INCLUDING INDIANS AND SPANISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES, ARE DISCUSSED. SELECTED RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE METHODS OF DEALING WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS OF THESE PEOPLE ARE PRESENTED. FINALLY, THERE IS DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICABILITY…

Recent surveys of library personnel conducted by the American Library Association indicate that educators responsible for planning and implementing library education programs have not been effective in recruiting and training Spanish surnamed and American Indian persons for library service. Recommendations for improving library education programs…

Investigated in this pilot experiment was a reading readiness program designed to introduce to kindergarten children the prereading skills necessary for later success in reading. Eighty-one children, primarily of Spanish origin or Negro, participated in the study. The 42 experimental subjects received instruction in the reading readiness program,…

A pamphlet on Hispanic Heritage, one of a series of three ethnic booklets published by the Denver Public Library, lists topical books and some appropriate films and recordings. Although the books are listed as either juvenile or young adult, content is of general interest. The books range over a wide variety of topics, from old Mexico and folklore…

This dialogue between a psychiatrist and a psychologist on the subject of folk healers versus classical mental health therapists attempts to shorten the gap between the two specialties. To accomplish this, steps were taken at a mental health center to: (1) identify mediums in their program; (2) visit spiritual centers and observe their "modus…