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El Brocense; And Others – Yelmo, 1980
This section consists of reprints on the following topics: (1) the misuse of "en"; (2) anglicisms; (3) widespread use of vulgar language; (4) an interview with Emilio Criado on Spanish language variation; (5) use of the feminine in professional titles; and (6) Spanish, the national language of Latin American countries. (AMH)
Descriptors: Feminism, Language Usage, Language Variation, Linguistic Borrowing
Lira Urquieta, Pedro – Yelmo, 1974
Analyzes the history and etymology of the Spanish idiom "al buen tuntun." (Text is in Spanish.) (DS)
Descriptors: Cliches, Etymology, Expressive Language, Idioms
Quijada, Carlos Alonso – Yelmo, 1977
Learned academies deplore the deterioration of Castillian Spanish due to foreign contamination. They ignore the real source of the problem within Spain itself where everyone speaks the language badly except those in the remote towns and a few intellectuals. A ray of hope comes from the Americans. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Usage, Language Variation, Linguistic Borrowing
de Senillosa, Antonio – Yelmo, 1979
Discusses the important role that language has in our society and compares human communication to animal group communication. Gives specific examples of corruption in the Spanish language today. (NCR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Language Research, Language Role, Language Usage
