Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVonK4AEiWQvideoConcepts covered:San Luis Valley, ancient Spanish dialect, Spanglish, language preservation, cultural heritage
The unique Spanish dialect spoken in parts of Colorado and New Mexico, which blends old Spanish, English, and native words, is fading as younger generations adopt dominant American English. Efforts to preserve this dialect, such as incorporating it into classrooms, are ongoing, but experts predict it may disappear within 50 years.
Table of Contents1.The Endangered Spanish Dialect of San Luis Valley2.Preserving Spanish Language and Culture in the Classroom
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The Endangered Spanish Dialect of San Luis Valley
Concepts covered:San Luis Valley, ancient Spanish dialect, Buddy and Josie Labato, cultural heritage, linguistic loss
The chapter explores the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the San Luis Valley, Colorado's oldest town, through the lives of Buddy and Josie Labato. It highlights the impending loss of an ancient Spanish dialect, a blend of Spanish, English, and native words, as younger generations move away and adopt dominant American English.
Question 1
The dialect in San Luis is a blend of Spanish, English, and native words.
Question 2
What is the future of the ancient Spanish dialect?
Question 3
The unique language reflects the heritage of northern New Mexico and southern _____.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A new community center in San Luis is being established to preserve the local dialect and culture. The center plans to offer language classes and cultural workshops.
All of the following are correct applications of the community center's goals except...
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A local school wants to integrate the unique dialect of San Luis into its curriculum to preserve the language.
Select three correct strategies for the school to implement.
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Preserving Spanish Language and Culture in the Classroom
Concepts covered:language preservation, Spanish culture, classroom integration, cultural heritage, generational fluency
Audrey Royal is dedicated to preserving the Spanish language by incorporating it into her classroom, encouraging students to create artwork with unique words. Despite the fading fluency among older generations, she emphasizes the cultural significance and beauty of the language, urging others to learn and cherish it while it still exists.
Question 6
Audrey believes Spanish represents their culture and ancestry.
Question 7
Where is the distinctive Spanish dialect from?
Question 8
My 93 year old grandmother was among the last to speak it _____.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: Audrey Royal is concerned about the fading use of the Spanish language in her community. She wants to take steps to encourage its use among younger generations.
All of the following are steps to encourage Spanish use except...
Question 10
CASE STUDY: Audrey Royal is discussing the importance of the Spanish language with her students. She wants to emphasize its unique characteristics and regional variations.
Select two unique characteristics of regional Spanish.
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