The keyword method helped elementary school children learn Spanish vocabulary, especially when they were provided with relevant visual images. The Spanish word was associated with an English keyword sounding like the foreign word, and the picture illustrated some interaction between the keyword and the English translation. (GDC)

The effectiveness of education as an intervention strategy for the upward mobility of poor and minority group children is examined. It is hypothesized that if the general education intervention strategy is not successful, then the full potential of bilingual programs will not be realized. (Author/GC)

The design and outcome of a bilingual education program evaluation, emphasizing instructional and attitudinal variables, are described in this article. Based upon the evaluation and needs assessment of Puerto Rican students taking part in the program, recommendations are offered for increasing bilingual reading, writing, and speaking skills in…

Examined are the needs of community health agencies and organizations in relation to the characteristics and competencies considered important for the community health educator (MM)

While distinguishing between literary criticism and the scientific study of translation, Latin American translations are analyzed according to the identification of "speech facts," levels of stylistic performance, translating from scratch, and the stylistic features of Rabassa. (NCR)

A contrastive analysis of Spanish word order is presented, first discussed in non-sentence constructions, and then in sentences and sentence-like constructions. A more productive methodology can be obtained in teaching word order through the balanced use of deductive and inductive methods. (NCR)

This article analyzes the Spanish version of the motorists' guide from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state of California. There are many poor translations due to direct translation from the English. (NCR)

This article describes a practical classroom approach to teaching the Spanish subjunctive to lower level classes using impersonal expressions. (NCR)

A Spanish lesson is presented with sections on grammar, vocabulary, and expressions (modismos) with written test exercises and an assigned composition. (Text is in Spanish.) (NCR)

American colonists developed negative attitudes against Mexicans as a result of anti-Catholic and anti-Spanish sentiments originating in England. These prejudices were combined with false preconceptions about Latin American natives. Consequently, 19th century American explorers in the Southwest automatically disliked Mexicans. Available from:…

The usage of Spanish address terms is investigated to explore the predictability and variability in the behavior of non-Indians and Quechua Indians in Peru. The behavior variations are related to differential "power" and "solidarity" between the two ethnic groups and differential "solidarity" within the Quecha group.…

The definitions of and differences between language acquisition and learning in early reading are discussed. Preschool children who are bilingual can learn to read Spanish more easily than English; early and bilingual reading would be a great educational benefit. (CHK)

Describes a study of employment and earnings differences between Spanish origin males and white males. Concludes that both employment discrimination and low productivity have contributed to the inferior economic status of Spanish origin males. Data also suggest that recent efforts to upgrade their status have been unsuccessful. (Author/AV)

Two conflicting views of the Mexican-American (Chicano) family are examined. After reevaluating these earlier perspectives, a new, more objective and viable view of the family is offered. This view will hopefully transcend stultifying and stereotypical characterizations and enhance our understanding of the Chicano family. (Author)

Discusses the pros and cons of instituting honors courses in the study of foreign languages begun at the upper level (Grades 11-13). (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)