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En este ir a América. Los inicios de la enseñanza del español en los Estados Unidos (1909-1939): Mario Pedrazuela Fuentes. 2023. Madrid, Ediciones Cátedra, 272 pp., ISBN 978-84-376-4629-9.

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Title: En este ir a América. Los inicios de la enseñanza del español en los Estados Unidos (1909-1939): Mario Pedrazuela Fuentes. 2023. Madrid, Ediciones Cátedra, 272 pp., ISBN 978-84-376-4629-9.
Authors: Martín Cuadrado, Carmen1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Spanish Language Teaching. Jun2025, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p98-99. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Authorship, *Language teachers, Twentieth century, Linguistics
Geographic Terms: United States, Latin America, Spain
Abstract: The article focuses on the book "En este ir a América. Los inicios de la enseñanza del español en los Estados Unidos (1909-1939)," which examines the establishment and development of Spanish language education in the United States during the early 20th century. The author, Mario Pedrazuela Fuentes, details key institutions and figures, such as Ramón Menéndez Pidal and María Goiry, who significantly contributed to the promotion of Spanish language and culture. The book highlights the role of the Centro de Estudios Históricos and the Instituto de las Españas in fostering educational exchanges and the training of Spanish teachers in the U.S. It also discusses the geopolitical implications of Spanish language dissemination between Spain, the U.S., and Latin America. Overall, the work serves as a critical resource for understanding the historical context of Spanish language education in the U.S. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the book "En este ir a América. Los inicios de la enseñanza del español en los Estados Unidos (1909-1939)," which examines the establishment and development of Spanish language education in the United States during the early 20th century. The author, Mario Pedrazuela Fuentes, details key institutions and figures, such as Ramón Menéndez Pidal and María Goiry, who significantly contributed to the promotion of Spanish language and culture. The book highlights the role of the Centro de Estudios Históricos and the Instituto de las Españas in fostering educational exchanges and the training of Spanish teachers in the U.S. It also discusses the geopolitical implications of Spanish language dissemination between Spain, the U.S., and Latin America. Overall, the work serves as a critical resource for understanding the historical context of Spanish language education in the U.S. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:23247797
DOI:10.1080/23247797.2025.2508034