Foreign Language Resources From the Chico High School Library
Three world languages are taught at
Chico High School: French, German, and Spanish. The resources below are
selected for the support of our foreign language program.
| Country
Information
Find background information about many countries from these sites. |
General Resources
These are informational sites cover more than one country. |
Online News
From Abroad
Read news directly from other countries, written in the languages spoken there. |
| French Resources
Monuments of Paris French Literature Christmas Holiday Sites Other French Websites |
German Resources
German Art & Culture German Online News Castles and Architecture |
Spanish Resources
& News
Realidades Uno Online Text Spanish Civil War Spanish Literature Christmas Other Spanish Resources |
| Other Foreign Languages | American Sign Language |
Country Background Information
Travel and Tourist Guides
Lonely
Planet Destinations
An online travel guide, with information
about most countries, from a tourist's point of view.
Planetware:
Travel Attraction Picture Show
See pictures of the countries, cities
and places to visit in countries of the world.
Extensive Social and Economic Country Information
The
CIA World Factbook
Information on the countries of the world,
from the famous spy center, The Central Intelligence Agency.
Library
of Congress: Country Studies
Library of Congress offers this series
of online books which provide extensive information on all aspects of the
country, its society, natural resources, econony, history, and international
relationships.
U.S.
State Department
U.S. Department of State informational
archives and documents on countries, organized by regions. See also:U.S.
State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs
Links to embassies and consulates of different
countries on the Web. Not all countries are listed. See Travel
Warnings & Consular Information Sheets for information about
dangerous areas of the world for travelers.
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of this page.
Online News Sources From Abroad
See below for direct links to Spanish News
Online
Newspapers of the World
Connections to hundreds of newspapers
throughout the U.S. and the world, organized according to continent or
region, and then the country and state.
Online
World Newpapers
Many of the world's major newspapers are
listed here. Many are in the English language.
Internet
Public Library Newspapers
Connections to hundreds of newspapers,
magazines and media throughout the U.S. and the world.
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of this page.
General Foreign Language Resources
Web-based Translation Servers
These will translate for you online.
- AltaVista
Translations
FreeTranslation.Com
Go Translations
WordReference.com
Language Dictionaries and Translator
The
Weather Channel
International weather reports are included
here. Note the "International City Forecasts" option. See the "Maps" section
also.
Embassies
of the World
Links to foreign embassies which have
offices in the U.S. Find out about your country of interest, and then link
to that country off its embassy page.
International
Tutors
A group organized to help people learn
foreign languages.
Jennifer's
Language Page
At this website you can learn how to say
several words and phrases in hundreds of different languages. The author
collected these words from dictionaries, phrase books, people who speak
these languages, and online language resources.
Foreign
Language & Culture
A Web site with links to resources which
would be helpful to people wanting to learn about different cultures of
the world.
The
Human-Languages Page
This page is devoted to bringing together
information about the languages of the world. Tip: Check out the Languages
and Literature section.
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of this page.
American Sign Language Resources
National
Association of the Deaf
Here is a major resource center for information
and services for deaf people. Be sure to explore their pages answers to
a wide variety of questions that you might have about their programs.
Gallaudet
University
A national university for Deaf Education,
located in Washington, DC. "Leading the world in undergraduate and graduate
programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students." See their special
section: Deaf-related
Web Resources for lots of good information.
Subject-Based
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Internet Resources
A wonderful collection of Web information
sources. Very well-organized and thorough! Provided by the Rochester Institute
of Technology. You can find information on just about any topic related
to deafness and loss of hearing.
ASL Dictionaries
- A
Basic Dictionary of American Sign Language Terms
Here are a few American Sign Language terms to help those of you who are trying to communicate with a person who signs, but does not hear. Also included is the basic alphabet and numbers 1-10.
American
Sign Language Browser
See the sign language in action through
Quicktime videos that appear when you click on a word. Be sure to give
it time to load and display after clicking. Provided by the Michigan State
University Communication Technology Laboratory.
Animated
American Sign Language Dictionary
Shows images of the sign being communicated.
Ms. Niles' French Music Research Project: A special project in February 2005
French Class Monuments of Paris
The
Paris Pages Monuments
of Paris Another
View: Monuments of Paris
The famous city, its monuments, transportation,
and plenty of other highlights.
Paris
Virtual Guide
Offers online tours of the famous sites
of Paris. Note: Monuments is at the top of the list, upper left corner.
The Museums section allows you to "walk through" three museums and see
their art works.
Paris
Digest's Guide to the Monuments of Paris
Nice descriptions with pictures of the
monuments, as well as links to the Website of the monument and related
resources.
Landmarks
and Monuments In Paris
Scroll down this page in order to see
berief descriptions on popular monuments and lings to the sites for these
monuments.
World
Heritage Sites in France
Some of these sites are monuments in Paris.
Scroll down to see the list of sites selected by the United Nations. Each
World Heritage Site is the property of the country on whose territory the
site is located, but it is considered in the interest of the international
community to preserve each site for future generations of humankind.
ATHENA:
Literature, Books Online
A list of French authors and their online
works. Allows you to access their writings. Does not include those authors
whose works are not online.
ATHENA:
Literature, Books Online
Images and illustrations are included
in this llist of French authors and their online works. Allows you to access
their writings. Does not include those authors whose works are not online.
French
Online Resources -- Electronic Text Center
A list of French authors and their online
works! Does not include those authors whose works are not online.
19th
Century: Ressources sur le dix-neuvième siècle
Scroll down the page to access information
about the major French authors of the 19th Century.
Classiques
Gothiques
French gothic novelists, especially with
a "vampirish" slant, are the focus of this site, mostly French, but also
some other nationalities.
Theatre:
Don Juan
Move your mouse over the images to be
able to click to information related to this theme.
18th
Century French Literature
"Offers over 300 links lead to the major
historical events, cultural and literary issues of eighteenth-century France,
and lead as well to over 350 literary, scientific, philosophical and economic
works by 51 of the period's authors."
18th
Century Textes électroniques clandestins
Eighteenth Century authors of a particular
genre are listed and linked from this extensive page.
17th
Century French Literature
"This site's 260 links lead to the major
historic events and literary issues of Seventeenth-century France, and
lead as well to over 500 literary works by 56 of the Grand Siècle's
authors."
17th
Century Literature- Sommaire : P. S. XVII
A place where you can find information
about the literature and culture of the 17th Century in France.
French
Renaissance Literature
A major set of links to resources related
to the French Renaissance period, which includes literature and authors.
Littérature
médiévale
The Medieval Period of French literature
and culture is accessible here.
Index
Catégorie Littérature française et francophone
20th Century and Modern French writers
are listed here, with related information and their works available in
many cases.
French
History: Introduction - France . com (tm)
Brief overviews of various historic periods
of France are provided here.
19th
Century French Literature
"A large collection of nearly 730 links,
readers have access to over 2000 works of French literature from nineteenth-century
writers."
French Class Christmas Holiday Sites
Christmas
traditions In France and Canada
Tells about the ways that the French speaking
peoples in France and Canada celebrate Christmas. Very thorough and full
of information!
Noël
en France
More Christmas In France Information
Christmas
In France
Another brief description of some ways
Christmas is celebrated in France.
Other French Language Websites
The
Siege and Commune of Paris, 1870-1871
"Links to over 1200 digitized photographs
and images recorded during the Siege and Commune of Paris cir. 1871. Search
by keyword or browse the index. Originals are located in Special Collections
in the Deering Library at Northwestern University."
The
National Assembly
The National Assembly has two main functions
: to adopt statutes and to supervise the Government.
Tour
de France
Enjoy a tour of the various regions of
France, brought to you by the Embassy of France in Washington D.C. and
the Internet Multicasting Service.
Excite
Travel: Explore France
An online travel guide to the regions
of France. Very thorough and helpful descriptions are offered.
The
French Connection
The French Connection is a collection
of Internet links to places and items of interest with a French theme.
It is designed for students of French and for francophiles in general.
The
Top Ten Websites of France
The title of this page speaks for itself.
Find out where the French are visiting on the Web.
Le
Monde
Famous daily newspaper from France (in
French).
Le
Web
French language Gateway to Web Sites in
France.
Le
Web
The Le Web map in English.
Ministere
de la culture
The French Ministry of Culture Web Server.
Grotte
Palolithique
Images and comments from a Paleolithic
Era cave in France with drawings on the walls.
WebLouvre:
Bienvenue!
Art exhibition based on the famous Louvre
in France. Lots of exceptionally well selected art.
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of this page.
German Resources
Government.De
German government Website. All about the
German government!
German
- English Dictionaries
Translate from German to English or the
other way around! Also translate back and forth between German and other
languages.
DAAD-
(German Academic Exchange Service)
Study in Germany: The DAAD (German Academic
Exchange Service) is a private, publicly funded, self-governing organisation
of the institutions of higher education in Germany, promoting international
academic relations especially through the exchange of students and faculty.
Planetware:
Travel Attraction Picture Show
See pictures of the countries, cities
and places to visit in countries of the world.
- Guide
to (German) Expressionism
- Beckmann, Max (1884 - 1950)
- Max Beckmann (1884-1950) [An Abridged History of Europe]
- Max Beckmann
- Thumbnails: Max Beckmann
- Max Beckmann on the Internet
- Otto Dix
- Otto Dix on the Internet
- War Art Study Guide - Otto Dix
- Ernst, Max (Artcyclopedia)
- Ernst, Max (Artchive)
- Ernst, Max (University of Iowa)
- Lyonel Feininger
- Lyonel Feininger-- Illustrated Letters
- Grosz, George - Britannica.com
- George Grosz on the Internet
- Grosz & His Paintings
-
Thumbnails:
George Grosz
Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880 - 1938) - Encyclopaedia Britannica: Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig
- Kokoschka, Oskar (1886 - 1980)
- Kokoschka, Oskar (1886 - 1980)
- Macke, August (1887 - 1914)
- Franz Marc on the Internet
- Marc, Franz (1880 - 1916)
- Nolde, Emil (Hansen) (1867 - 1956)
- Nolde, Emil (1867 - 1956)
- Pechstein, Max (1881 - 1955)
- Egon Schiele on the Internet
- Schiele, Egon (1890 - 1918)
- Kathe Kollwitz on the Internet
- Lovis Corinth on the Internet
- Max Liebermann on the Internet
- Mexico Online - Celebrating Christmas in Mexico - Cultural Holidays
- Mexico's Christmas Traditions and Customs
- Mexican Traditions for Christmas
- Christmas in Spain - traditions
- Christmas (We call it Navidad)
- Spanish Colonial Christmas Story
- St. Paul's School Students- Christmas traditions in Spain
- "Feliz Navidad", holiday traditions-Spain
WebMuseum: Expressionism
German Art Online Slide Collection
Art in Germany on the 1920s
20th-Century Art (all types and countries)
German Artists
The enduring significance of the work of Max Ernst
Lyonel Feininger on the Internet
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner on the Internet
Oskar Kokoschka on the Internet
August Macke on the Internet
Franz Marc Links
Marc, Franz (1880 - 1916)
Emil Nolde on the Internet
Max Pechstein on the Internet
WebMuseum: Schiele, Egon
Schiele, Egon (1890 - 1918)
German Impressionist Art
Webliography: German Expressionism
Käthe Kollwitz and German Expressionism
Kollwitz, Käthe (néeSchmidt (1867 - 1945))
Kollwitz, Käthe (née Schmidt) (1867 - 1945)
Lovis Corinth Links
Lovis Corinth on the Internet
Corinth, Lovis (1858 - 1925)
Corinth, Lovis (1858 - 1925)
Max Liebermann Links
Max Liebermann on the Internet
Liebermann, Max (1847 - 1935)
Liebermann, Max (1847 - 1935)
Max Slevogt Links
Max Slevogt on the Internet
Slevogt, Max (1868 - 1932)
Slevogt, Max (1868 - 1932)
German Dadaist Art
The International Dada Archive
cabaret voltaire - dada - situationist
List of German Dadaist artworks by title
George Grosz Links
John Heartfield, portrait of the artist.
Heartfield versus Hitler
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GermanNews
Today
A summary of the latest news stories
of Germany, in the German language.
GermanNews
Today- Past Issues
A collection of past summaries of GermanNews,
the latest news stories of Germany, in the German language.
English
Version of GermanNews Today- Past Issues
A collection of past summaries of GermanNews,
the latest news stories of Germany, in the English language.
German
Life Magazine
German Life is a bi-monthly magazine
written for all interested in the diversity of German culture, past and
present, and in the various ways that North America has been shaped by
its German element. The magazine is dedicated to solid reporting on cultural,
historical, social, and political events.
Der
Spiegel
A leading German news magazine, in
the German language. Has some information in English too.
Die Welt
Popular German news source, in the
German language.
Die
Zeit
Popular German news source, in the
German language.
Der
Tagesspiegel
Popular German news source, in the
German language.
Main-Post
Newsline
Popular German news source, in the
German language.
Der
Standard
News from Austria in the German language.
Germany
A gateway to information about Germany.
German
Webs
A collection of links to Web sites
in Germany.
Open
Text- German
German language version of the Open
Text Web Search.
Deutsche
Radio-TV
Deutsche Welle radio & tv - english
homepage.
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of this page.
Castles
On the Web
A large collection of links to information
about castles, including images of many castles!
The
Great Buildings Collection
A gateway to architecture from around
the world and across history. The Great Buildings Online documents hundreds
of buildings and leading architects with 3D models, photographic images
and architectural drawings, plus commentaries, bibliographies, and web
links, for famous designers and structures of all kinds.
Roads
to Ruins
"This site will prepare you for your
trip to Germany by providing historical data and road maps to many of Germany's
castles. We begin with a brief history, but you have the option of cutting
directly to the maps to, and photographs of the castles, or what is left
of many of them, by clicking on the options at the bottom of each page."
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of this page.
Spanish Language Resources
Recipes From Central and South America
- Central
and South American Recipes (Note
the country list on left side)
Ethnic Recipes and International Cooking (Note country selector on left side)
Central/South American Recipes (with Calorie Counter)
Latin American Recipes -- Select your country
Epicurious: South & Central American Recipes
Mostly South American Recipes
South
American Recipes via Map
South
American food recipes
South
American Recipes from All-Recipes.com
South
American Recipes from International Recipes
Spanish Tutorials and Language Learning Resources
- Learn
Spanish (Studyspanish.com)
Spanish Verb Conjugation Trainer (Spaleon.com)
Learn Spanish (Lingolex.com)
Top 20 activities in Spanish (Quia.com)
Mr. Bustamante's Assignments
- On The Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club: Movie Information and Biographies
Buena Vista Social Club: Biographies
Buena Vista Social Club Biographies
Buena Vista Social Club Information and Biographical
Frida Kahlo
Mr. Bustamante's Assigment on Frida Kahlo
Information
Resources for Ms. Triffo's Spanish Music Project
Arreguin- Caldera PPT Audio Sources
Mercado Libre Assignment from Mrs. Salas
Spanish Speaking Countries' Recipes
- Cocina
Mexicana
Foods and recipes from Mexico are colorfully and beautifully arranged here.
El
Recetario de Comida Mexicana de Internet
Lots and lots of recipes for traditional
Mexican food, in Spanish!
Spanish
Speaking Countries' Food & Drink
Many, many links to information about
the nutrition, food and drink of Spanish speaking countries.
Fodor's
Restaurant Guide
Links to popular restaurants in the
major cities of the world are listed here. Each link describes the restaurant
and its type of offerings. Search for the cities of Spanish speaking countries
(e.g., Acapulco, Lima, Madrid, Santiago, etc.
Restaurante
a La Brasa
A well-known seafood restaurant in
Corunna, Spain offers several meal descriptions of their menu, with prices.
In Spanish, with English version available as well.
Spanish Language Newspapers from:
Mexico
and another for Mexico
Caribbean
and another for Caribbean
Central
America and another for Central
America
South
America and another for South
America
Spainand
another for Spain
Latin
American Arts, Crafts, Music and Dance
These information resources were selected
to suppport research projects for Ms. triffo and Ms. Windsor in May 2002.
Oaxaca
Research Project (Ms. Windsor's Spanish III Class)
Information about Oaxaca, Mexico, its
people, culture and history. Especially gathered for Ms. Windsor's Spanish
III Class.
Tu
Bibliotecario Electrónico
The use of the Web is organized and
explained for Spanish speakers. Includes lots of research information.
Spanish
Culture
Collection of links related to the
culture of Spain. Please note the various categories of indormation that
are available.
Latino
and Spanish Culture
Nice collection of links to various
websites about culture of Latino and Spanish culture.
Si
Spain
A broad-based information resource
site about Spain and its people, sponsored by the Embassy of Spain in Ottawa,
Canada. This is a very comprehensive and interesting site, quite valuable
to the student of Spanish language.
UT-Latin
America
The Latin American Network Information
Center of the University of Texas. Lots of information and links for countries
of Latin America.
Latin
America: Subject Resources
Collection of links to a variety of
subjects for the study of South American countries and their cultures.
This is a very large collection, so be sure to scroll down the whole
page to see all that is available.
South
America for Visitors
A list of countries appears on the
left side. Simply find the name of the country you want information about,
and click on it to see the topics covered for that country. Also see
this version with articles.
Red
De Recursos Hispanos
"Information pertaining to Mexico,
Latin
America, and Spain. A few sites containing lessons in Spanish are also
linked, as well as sources and sites on Chicano studies and other information
associated with the Hispanic culture. Keep in mind that most sites include
links to numerous other sources."
Yahoo!
En español
The online world in Spanish! Links
are primarily in the Spanish language.
The
Spanish Language Webring
"The Spanish Language Webring®
was created so that anyone who has an interest in Spanish language and
culture can learn and/or share their interests with others via the World
Wide Web... sites are linked together forming a ring with other related
sites."
Spain:
Culture and Popular Customs
Includes general information on Spain,
its climate, history, architecture, popular customs such as Flamenco and
bullfighting, the most important Fiestas, regional cooking, night life....
See also the main Spain
page for travel information about Spain.
Images
of Spanish Celebrations
Large list of pictures taken of various
celebrations in Spain.
Know
and Enjoy Mexico
Lots of travel information is available.
Choose city, region, activity, hotel chain, airline service state, etc.
fr more information.
Mexico
Connect
Explore the culture of Mexico at this
website. Note the search engine that allows you to find different information
be keyword.
Culture
and Society of Mexico
Some links to cultural information
related to Mexico, from the University of Iowa. Please note the Mexican
Heritage Almanac, Tonalamatl.
Ballet
Folklorico de Mexico
One of the most famous cultural assets
of Mexico has a website, with images and information about this world famous
dance company.
Diego
Rivera Mural Map
Map which identifies the famous people
in this famous mural by Diego Rivera.
Artes
e Historia Directorio
Exceptional starting place for experiencinging
the art of Mexico, including online museums and exhibitions with painting,
sculpture, photography, as well as historic and biographical information
on the artists and their times. In Spanish language, with some English
translations are available. See AltaVista
translation service for help.
ArtsEdge
Latin American Art Resources
Links to websites for the written,
visual and performing arts related to Latino culture. Please not that some
links will be in Spanish.
Pintura
Española Contemporánea
Nice exhibition of 20th century Spanish
painting, with numerous images and extensive, informative essays in Spanish.
Folklore/Customs/Traditions
Collection of cultural resources from
the Chicano Library at UCLA.
El
Día de los Muertos
The story of this uniquely Mexican
celebration, with lots of links to pictures and information at the bottom.
The
Day of the Dead
"November 1, All Saints Day, and November
2, All Souls Day are marked throughout Mexico by a plethora of intriguing
customs that vary widely according to the ethnic roots of each region."
The
Calca
Death is not always solemn in Mexico;
people play with it, "...we invite to "the calaca" so she can be our scoff
with verses to satirize everything and everybody"
Culture
of the Andes
Pictures, songs, jokes, dances, and
other cultural information from the Andes countries of South America.
Pamplona
Guide
Interesting online guide to Pamplona,
Spain, including many of the cultural activities available in this city
made famous by its "running of the bulls".
Encierro,
the Running of the Bulls
"The event which has given the Fiesta
of San Fermin world-wide fame and which appears on news broadcasts around
the world during that special week in July. It consists largely of young
men (although it admits all types) who run in front of the bulls to lead
them from their pen up and into the bull-ring."
Salsa
Web
Lots of links to information and examples
of the HOT music of the Caribbean, especially Cuba!
La
Musica
Website dedicated to the music of LatinoAmerica.
The
Traditional Arts of Tucson's Mexican-American Community
From the University of Arizona, an
exhibition which demonstrates "the visual art that is created by members
of Tucson's Mexican-American community as a part of normal, everyday life".
Comparing
Cultural Differences: Mexico with Canada & the United States
According to this website, "Mexico
has a different history and thus a different culture and ways of doing
and looking at things." It explains some of those differences.
El
Amante Cine
Film reviews in Spanish. (Monthly magazine
in Argentina.)
Quinceañera
Web Page
This page will introduce you to a widely
celebrated Mexican cultural tradition in Southern California and the Southwest.
Juegos
y Canciones
Descriptions of the games and songs
of Spanish speaking cultures.
Christmas in
Spanish Speaking Countries
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of this page.
Chicano
Poetry: An Article/Essay
This tells about the poetry written
by Mexican-Ariters in the U.S. Also, see this other article about 20th
Century Hispanic-American Poetry.
Anthology
Of Spanish Poetry From Garcilaso To Garcia Lorca
Poems in English Translation, and also
in Spanish. Also includes short biography and overview of the poet/author.
These are part of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder collection.
Hispanic
American Poetry
A collection of poems by Americans
with Hispanic heritage. These are part of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder collection.
Cuban
American Poetry
Mexican
American Poetry
Puerto
Rican American Poetry
Mexican
Poetry
Poems by Mexican poets. These are part
of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder collection.
See also this collection: Reversible
monuments; an anthology of contemporary mexican poetry.
A
longing for the light: Selected poems of Vicente Aleixandre
Many poems by this poet who won the
Nobel Prize for Literature. These are part of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder
collection.
Encyclopedia
of Latin American Women Writers
Many articles about the women who write
in Spanish language.
Spanish
Literature
Authors, book reviews and online texts
are available from this University of Virginia site dedicated to literature
in Spanish.
Federico
Garcia Lorca
Information on the life and works of
the great writer from Spain, Federico Garcia Lorca. Includes links to other
websites on Garcia Lorca.
Poems
of Federico Garcia Lorca
Some (with brief biography)of the better
know poems from this famous 20th Century poet. These are part of the C.H.S.
Roth Litfinder collection.
Latin
American Literature
Collection of links to authors, poets
and writers of Latin America. Resources are organized by region and country.
Be sure to scroll down the page for access to all of the links.
Literatura
Argentina Contemporánea
wonderful collection of information
about the current writers of Argentina.
Anthology
of Spanish Poetry
Also available in spanish language,
this is a collection of poetry by spanish poets. Listed by time period
in which the poet lived.
Spanish
Literature of the Medieval and Renaissance Periods
Full text of literature in the original
language is available here, from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods of
Spain.
Miguel
De Cervantes Saavedra
Links to poetry, novels and other information
about the great writer of historic Spain. Part of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder
collection.
Miguel
de Cervantes
Links to poetry, novels and other information
about the great writer of historic Spain.
Vincente
Blasco Ibanez
Links to stories and other information
about the great writer of historic Spain. Part of the C.H.S. Roth Litfinder
collection.
Jorge
Luis Borges
Home page of the great poet and winner
of the Nobel prize! Lots of information and writings are here.
Jorge
Luis Borges
A website devoted to the life and works
of the Argentine writer, poet and philosopher, Jorge Luis Borges: The Garden
of Forking Paths.
Poesia
de Nicaragua
In Spanish are the poems of several
female poets of Nicaragua.
Premios
Nobel de Literatura
Poems and background information for
two great writers of Chile: Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. Both are
winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Poetry
by Ulalume Gonzalez de Leon
A poet of Uruguay, who also lived in
Mexico..
Ruben
Dario
Many of the poems in Spanish of this
Nicaraguan poet are offered here, on one page. Also includes some background
information on his life and works.
Julio
Cortázare
Biography and literary criticism for
this Spanish language novelist and thinker of the 20th Century.
Hector
Rosales
Contemporary Uruguayan poet. Some of
his selected works are available, including audio.
Eduardo
Galeano
Contemporary Uruguayan writer. Information
on his life and works available here.
Eduardo
Galeano
Additional writings and information
for Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano.
Tomas
Eloy Martinez
Information and criticism on the Argentinian
novelist and writer, Tomas Eloy Martinez. Includes examples of his works.
Macondo:
A Gabriel García Márquez
Nice website with plenty of background
on this popular author. Includes an extensive biography.
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of this page.
The
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA)
Website managed by the people who maintain
the most comprehensive historical archive documenting the involvement of
North American volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. Site includes exhinits,
archives, and links to related resources.
The
Abraham Lincoln Brigade (Overview Essay)
"During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39),
2,800 American volunteers took up arms to defend the Spanish Republic against
a military rebellion led by General Franco and aided by Hitler and Mussolini.
To the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, which fought from 1937 through 1938, the
defense of the Republic represented the last hope of stopping the spread
of international fascism."
Posters
of the Spanish Civil War
Exhibition of 25 posters of the Spanish
Civil War. Please note the link to an informative introduction and photos,
at the top of the page.
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Dictionary
of Spanish
"This dictionary has over 54,400 entries
with over 10,300 audio pronunciations."
Spanish
Language Exercises and Practice
"This page contains links to homework
exercises, homework answer keys, spanish oral proficiency passoffs, grammar
structures, and answers to supplement for Spanish 506" at the University
of Texas at Austin.
Learn
and Study Spanish at StudySpanish.Com
StudySpanish.Com: You'll find lots
of useful information here, including the FREE online tutorial, which includes
written and oral exercises and currently covers over 55 separate topics.
Electronic
Flashcards for Spanish
"An electronic format, flashcards as
they are used to learn Spanish."
Spanish
Language Exercises
"This site presents a series of language
exercises for the purpose of facilitating the learning and teaching of
Spanish in the Internet environment."
Who
Is Who In The Hispanic Web
Many links to famous latinos who are
reperesented on the Web..
Basic
Spanish for the Virtual Student
Lots of information and help for those
studying the basics of the spanish language. Includes help with pronumciation
and parts of speech.
Spanish
Grammar (In Spanish)
Professor of Indiana University has
made his Spanish Grammer exercises and information available on the Web.
See also his Spanish Culture section.
Spanish
Grammar Exercises
More exercises, from a Colby College
professor of Spanish.
Tecla:
Texts for Learners and Teachers of Spanish (Online Spanish Learning Materials)
Weekly newsletter of activities and
materials for people learning and teaching Spanish. Includes archives of
past issues.
Directory
of Spanish Language Schools
If you are interested in studying Sapnish
beyond high school, here is a good list of places, with links to them.
Web
Spanish Lessons
"Each lesson is loosely organized around
a central theme. New words, sample sentences, pronunciation guides, grammar
explanations, and self-tests are included in most of the lessons. In addition,
each lesson contains audio of that lesson's new words being spoken (by
me) to help with pronunciation."
Spanish
Dictionary (Anaya)
Excellent Spanish to English, and also
has English to Spanish available.
Coleman's
Website for Hispanists
Excellent source, with sections on:
Learning Spanish; Teaching Spanish and Related Subjects; Programs of Study;
Culture; News; Dictionaries; Email Lists and Penpal Sources; Countries,
History, Government, Politics; Other Indexes and Search Engines.
Maps
of the Americas
A collection of maps of the countries
of The Americas. Click on the name of the country whose map you want to
see, and it will be displayed.
El
Camino de Santiago
The historic route of the pilgrimage
that people have followed across the north of Spain for many centuries
to the resting place of the Apostle St. James."Santiago de Compostela in
north-western Spain was one of the three main holy cities of Christendom
during the Middle Ages (the other two were Jerusalem and Rome)."
El
Camino de Santiago
Todos, pues han de venerar a Santiago
en todas partes, el cual socorre sin demora en todos los lugares a los
que a él acuden.... Ahora vamos a tratar del camino de los peregrinos.
Latin
American Documents
The Text Archives at Mississippi State
which have various documents relating to Latin America.
U.C.
Davis Spanish Department Language Lab
A large collection of links to Spanish
language information on the WWW, including cultural, historical and news
sources.
Puerto
Rico
Web entry into Puerto Rico, including
at least one with lots of full color scenic images, plus another with art
work by a Puerto Rican artist.
State
Dept. Reports
Latin American area of State Department
reports.
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Other Foreign Language Resources
Windows On Italy
Friends
and Partners
A project of cooperation between Russia
and the U.S., with lots of links to resources in each country.
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