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Imagina Spanish Textbook

Imagina 2nd Edition © 2011

Español sin barreras

José A. Blanco; C. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch

paperback, 8 1/2 x 10 1/2, online vText available

978-1-60576-248-7 10 lessons 2 semesters 496 pages

Higher Education > Spanish > Intermediate  

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Overview

Imagina: español sin barreras provides a smooth transition between first-year and second-year Spanish. It is designed to elevate the teaching of intermediate Spanish and provide students with an active and rewarding learning experience. Key features of the Imagina program:

  • Rich and thought-provoking content and the latest multimedia and web technologies engage today's students
  • Cultural readings, authentic literature, and contemporary music take students on a cultural tour of the
    Spanish-speaking world
  • Engaging and provocative short films by contemporary Hispanic filmmakers tie together the culture, literature, and grammar sections of each lesson
  • Innovative design and lesson organization supports and facilitates language learning
  • An abundance of illustrations, photos, charts, and diagrams enhance visualization, explain grammar concepts, and keep students focused and motivated
  • An emphasis on local language, regional dialects, colloquialisms, and practical vocabulary prepares students to communicate and interact with people from various Spanish-speaking countries
    and regions
  • Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded communication
  • Flexible format allows instructors to tailor a course to the particular needs of students without compromising content or rigor 
  • A complete set of print and media resources enhances the learning and teaching of intermediate Spanish

Imagina las posibilidades...

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New Features

Based on instructor and student feedback to the first edition of Imagina, we have made some exciting changes and additions for the second edition.

  • Two new films, Hiyab (Spain) and El rincón de Venezuela (Venezuela, US)
  • En pantalla section featuring authentic TV clips and pre-and-post viewing activities
  • Three new readings: La desesperación de las letras, Ginés S. Cutillas, La mejor tinta, Armando Valladares, Algo muy grave va a suceder en este pueblo,
    Gabriel García Márquez
  • WebSAM, students can now use one password to access their Supersite and WebSAM accounts.
  • Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded discussions

Next : Contents >

Contents

Download Complete Table of Contents

Imagina

    Lección 1: Sentir y vivir
    Lección 2: Vivir en la ciudad
    Lección 3: La influencia de los medios
    Lección 4: Generaciones en movimiento
    Lección 5: Las riquezas naturales
    Lección 6: El valor de las ideas
    Lección 7: Perspectivas laborales
    Lección 8: Ciencia y tecnología
    Lección 9: Escapar y divertirse
    Lección 10: Herencia y destino

 

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Components

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For Students

Student Edition with Supersite AccessISBN: 978-1-60576-248-7   Paperback

Also available in Loose-leaf format. For custom options, please contact your sales representative.

vText Online Student Edition with Supersite Access  ISBN:978-1-60576-485-6   Code

Student Activities Manual  Workbook and Lab ManualISBN: 978-1-60576-159-6   Paperback

WebSAM Online Student Activities Manual  ISBN: 978-1-60576-185-5   Code

Student Activities Manual Answer Key ISBN:978-1-60576-160-2   Paperback

 

For Instructors

Instructor's Annotated Edition ISBN:978-1-60576-092-6   Paperback

Full Instructor Access to all Supersite ResourcesFree to adopting instructors   Code

Instructor DVD Set ISBN: 978-1-60576-223-4   2 DVD'sThe Instructor's DVD Set includes:

  • Cinematica DVD
     
  • Flash cultura DVD

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Lesson Tour

Download Sample Lesson Lesson 4

Each Imagina lesson is supported by a wide range of ground- breaking, exciting, and authentic media.

Here is a preview of some of the resources that accompany Lesson 4:

 

  • En Pantalla

    En Pantalla Screenshot for Imagina Supersite

     Authentic clips such as commercials and news stories from Spanish-speaking media engage students and help them to develop listening and comprehension skills.

  • Film Collection

    Adios Mama Movie Screenshot for Imagina Supersite

    An authentic short film from the Spanish-speaking world serves as a springboard to each lessons' cultural themes and language functions. 

 

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Visit the Imagina Supersite Demo to access the audio, video, practice, and resources that accompany this sample lesson.

 

 

 

Due to rights restrictions, a complete preview of the Imagina Film collection can only be accessed via the Imagina Supersite. Contact your Modern Language Specialist for access.

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Technology

Visit the Imagina Supersite Demo to explore all Supersite and WebSAM resources.

Supersite LogoThe Imagina Supersite provides an expansive set of interactive tools and resources.
    For students
  • Auto-graded textbook and additional practice activities with real-time feedback
  • Open-ended activities where students explore and search the Internet
  • Interactive maps and cultural activities
  • Recorded readings, plus additional readings
  • Streaming video for all video programs, with optional subtitles and English translations
  • Textbook and Lab audio MP3s
  • Auto-graded quizzes, tests, and exams
  • Writing activities
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Animated grammar tutorials
  • Vocabulary tutorials, interactive flashcards, and games
  • Oxford Mini Spanish dictionary, verb wheel, and grammar reference
    For instructors
  • A gradebook to manage courses, view rosters, set assignments, and post announcements
  • The complete Instructor's Resource Manual in PDFs (answer keys, videoscripts &  translations, audioscripts, info gap activities, hojas de actividades handouts, and vocabulario adicional)
  • The complete Testing Program in PDFs and RTF word-processing files
  • MP3 files of the complete Textbook, Lab, and Testing Audio Programs
  • Overheads and vocabulary and grammar PowerPoint® presentation slides
  • Lesson plans
  • Projects
  • Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded discussions
  • Complete access to the Student Supersite

 

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    WebSAM
    Online Workbook/Lab Manual/Video Manual

  • All Workbook, Lab Manual, and Video Manual activities in an online format
  • A combination of auto-graded and instructor-graded activities
  • Oral voice record-submit activities
  • The complete Lab Manual audio program
  • A single gradebook to manage Supersite and WebSAM courses, rosters, and assignments
  • vText access is complementary with WebSAM packages

    Online collaboration tools

  • Audio and video conferencing
  • Instant messaging
  • Application sharing—perfect for online tutoring
  • Online whiteboards
  • Online office hours

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    For students
  • Searchable table of contents, and  page-number browsing
  • Note-taking capabilities
  • Links on the vText page to all audio and video
  • Links on the vText page to all mouse-icon textbook activities
  • An interface that shows assignments and grades for mouse-icon activities right on the vText page
  • Access to all Supersite—or WebSAM—resources
  • Complementary with WebSAM packages!
    For instructors
  • A single gradebook for vText and Supersite (or WebSAM)
  • vText included with every Instructor Supersite account—the perfect tool for classroom presentations
  • A great solution for hybrid courses