Puerto Rican students took the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the Prueba de Aptitud Academica (PAA), and the Pruebas de Aprovechamiento Academico. The strength of the relationship between scores on the SAT given in English and the PAA given in Spanish increased as proficiency in English as a second language increased (Author/BW)

Investigates the extent to which phoneme and grapheme-phoneme contrasts between English and Spanish are associated with word decoding problems in Spanish speaking adults who are early readers of English. (FL)

Data suggest that, given a situation where no rewards are expected and no gain is to be found by exhibiting convergent behavior, there will be no difference in speech accommodation (the attempt to adopt speech patterns of an interlocutor) by male and female Mexican American bilinguals. (Author/CM)

Analyzes the language of advertising and the expressive devices it uses to capture the attention of the consumer and arouse his/her interest. Condemns the artificiality of this language and the social values it reflects, quoting profusely from the works of Herman Glaser and other contemporary authors. (MES)

Principal factor solutions to the WISC-R were compared across race for Anglo and Chicano children. Additional comparisons of factor solutions were made with those for Anglo, Chicano, Black, and Papago students and the WISC-R standardization sample. Substantial congruence occurred across race. The two-factor solution was most appropriate for this…

The confirmation of the Holland hexagonal model in a Spanish-speaking sample suggests that results of earlier factor analytic studies of vocational interests are applicable to Spanish-speaking young persons. Counselors must provide their Spanish-speaking clients with intensive information resources. (Author)

Regression lines for the prediction of achievement were compared across race through the Potthoff analysis, which provides a simultaneous test of slope and intercept values. Results of these comparisons generally supported the predictive validity of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised across race with this referral sample of young…

Presents a list of new socio-political terms in Spanish that are being used more frequently in literature today. Definitions of the terms are included. (NCR)

Describes the influence of Spanish, German, Japanese, and English on Ulithian vocabulary, stressing the survival of Ulithian as a language in spite of foreign culture contact. (AM)

Describes an investigation of the proportions of Dona Ana County, New Mexico, social service agencies that have translated into Spanish the forms needed by consumers during the contracting phase of the social service cycle. Describes six categories of social service agencies. Includes recommendations for bilingual agency staff and forms. (SB)

Elaborates on and updates the article "Derived Noun Phrases in Spanish Containing Locatives" by John P. Wonder and Alberto Eraso Guerrero (1976). Gives a detailed description of the uses of "ser" and "haber" in the locative expression. (NCR)

Puerto Rican roots stem from the ethnic mixture of Indians, Europeans, and Africans. This article describes the advent of each of the groups on the island, the historical and cultural impact each made, and the retention of heritage among Puerto Rican migrants to the U.S. (DS)

This bibliography lists references dealing with race and schools under such topics as history, children, Black woman, American scene, Spanish Americans, Indian Americans, other ethnic groups, teachers, compensatory education, Afro-American Studies, innovative approaches, colleges, law and government, and school and work. (EB)

Among the findings of a 13-state survey of 270 educators was that those of Spanish-speaking students--unlike those of Blacks and native Americans--felt that the existing media/materials were not compatible with the cultural background of their students and that the products on the market slighted this population. (Author/DLS)

A week-long intensive Spanish course for 15 advanced students, at a residential center is described. The advantages of this type of program are noted. (SJL)