20th Century Avant-Garde Movements
Bilingualism and Diglossia
The linguistic phenomenon in which a society speaks two or more languages is called bilingualism. According to prestige and social value, there are two types of bilingualism:
- Individual: When a bilingual speaker uses different languages with no contact between them in both oral and written communication.
- Social: Concerns not only the individual but also society. Social bilingualism occurs when an imbalance arises in the use of languages in contact.
Features of Current Spanish
Phonetic
Read MoreThe Spanish Enlightenment: A Historical and Literary Overview
The Spanish Enlightenment
Historical Context
The 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment, an intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism. In Spain, this period coincided with the Bourbon dynasty’s ascension and a shift towards European intellectual currents, particularly French Neoclassicism.
Key Events and Figures:
- Felipe V (1700-1746): Introduced the Decrees of Nueva Planta, establishing institutions like the National Library and the Royal Spanish Academy.
- Fernando
The Spanish Enlightenment: A Historical and Literary Overview
The Spanish Enlightenment
Historical Context
The 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment, an intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason and observation. In Spain, this period coincided with several significant changes:
- Change of Dynasty: Felipe V of the Bourbon dynasty ascended the throne, aligning Spain more closely with European intellectual currents, particularly French Neoclassicism.
- Efforts to Overcome Decay: Felipe V implemented reforms like the Decrees of New Plant, establishing
General Adjective Agreement, Graduation, Meaning, Function, and Position
General Adjective
Agreement
Both gender and number agreement are required between an adjective and the noun it modifies. Some adjectives do not have distinct morphemes for gender: pleasant, idealistic, hypocritical, agile. However, this doesn’t mean they lack gender, as they maintain consistency with either masculine or feminine when used with other words: an unhappy man / an unhappy woman. They simply don’t mark this distinction with a specific morpheme. When adjectives do have formal gender opposition,
Read MoreThe Castilian Language: A Comprehensive Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1:
- Elements of Communication
- Spelling: b and v
ITEM 2:
- Functions of Language
- Structure of the Word: Lexeme, Morpheme
- Morphology: Noun, Adjective
- Spelling: Capitalization
ITEM 3:
- Formation of Castilian
- Morphology: Determiners, Pronouns
- Spelling: g and j
ITEM 4:
- Varieties of Castilian
- The Text: Characteristics and Properties (Coherence, Cohesion, Suitability, Correction)
- Spelling: Accentuation of Diphthongs, Triphthongs, and Hiatuses
ITEM 5:
- Other Languages: Galician and Basque
- Syntax: Subject
The Formation and Evolution of the Castilian Language
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1:
- Elements of Communication
- Spelling: b and v
ITEM 2:
- Functions of Language
- Structure of the Word, Lexeme, Morpheme
- Morphology: Noun, Adjective
- Spelling: Capitalization
ITEM 3:
- Formation of Castilian
- Morphology: Determiners, Pronouns
- Spelling: g and j
ITEM 4:
- Varieties of Castilian
- The Text: Characteristics and Properties (Coherence, Cohesion, Suitability, Correction)
- Spelling: Accentuation of Diphthongs, Triphthongs, and Hiatuses
ITEM 5:
- Other Languages: Galician and Euskera
- Syntax: Subject