We have a number of Spanish-English Dictionaries. You can find them in the Reference section (1st floor) and the General stacks (Ground floor) under PC4640.
We also have online versions available to you. Here are a couple available to you:
Use the catalog search box to locate books, media and other library resources available from the WCU, ABC Express (ASU & UNCA), and libraries around the world.
Want to browse the stacks? Spanish language and literature materials are located in these call number ranges:
Recommended and suggested subscription databases for locating articles related to Spanish literature, language and culture can be found from the WCU Library website:
On each tab you will find a few texts related to Spanish speaking countries to give you an idea of what the library has available. If these items don't fit your needs try a search in the library catalog for your topic.
Iberia and the Americas by
From the discovery of Newfoundland and Labrador by Portuguese explorer Gaspar Corte Real in 1501 to the phenomenal Hollywood careers of Spanish movie stars such as Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz, "Iberia and the Americas" traces 500 years of Iberian influence on the Americas and vice versa. Featuring six introductory essays and a chronology of key events, this three-volume encyclopedia examines more than five centuries of transatlantic encounters. Students of a wide range of disciplines, as well as the lay reader, will appreciate this exhaustive survey, which traces Spanish and Portuguese influence throughout the Americas and highlights how Iberian cultures have in turn been enriched by the diverse cultures of the Americas.
Exploitation, Inequality, and Resistance by
The words "exploitation," "inequality," and "resistance" bind together attitudes and actions that encapsulate much of Latin America's economic, social, and political history for more than half a millennium. In this compelling text, authors Mark A. Burkholder, Lyman L. Johnson, and Monica A. Rankin tell the story of more than 500 years of Latin American history through the themes of exploitation, inequality, and resistance. Some examples of exploitation and inequality include slavery and other labor systems, sexual and gender exploitation, an inequitable economic relationship with foreign countries, repressive political systems through dictatorship and military regimes, and an unequal diplomatic relationship with the United States and other powerful nations. Despite deeply entrenched systems of injustice, Latin Americans remain notable for their resilience. Active and passive resistance to oppression and discrimination still persist in the twenty-first century, with native revolts and slave flights, unionization, the emergence of the Latin American women's movement, black-market economies, the emergence of populism, and various forms of revolt and revolution. Exploitation, Inequality, and Resistance: A History of Latin America since Columbus emphasizes these themes and analyzes the ways in which earlier events continue to resonate today.
Latin American Popular Culture since Independence by
This unique reader offers an engaging collection of essays that highlight the diversity of Latin America s cultural expressions from independence to the present. Leading historians explore funerals, dance and music, letters and literature, spectacles and monuments, and world fairs and food.
Religion and Society in Latin America by
This collection of 14 commissioned essays covers the time from the conquest to the present and also includes Latin America's many faith traditions: Catholicism, Protestantism, indigenous religious traditions, African-based religions, and Pentecostalism.
Passport Spain: Your Pocket Guide to Spanish Business, Customs, & Etiquette by 
Food Culture in Spain by
Spanish food culture has evolved around strong regional cuisines and representative elements. This volume offers an overview of Spanish food and eating habits, taking into account a long and complex history, plus distinctive social, cultural, linguistic, geographic, political, and economic characteristics.
Food Culture in South America by
This volume tells the story of the South Americans and their history through a survey of their food culture. Food in the various countries differs in some ways because of cultural heritage, cooking techniques, and geography, here divided into four zones. The traditions of the primary groups--Indians, Europeans, and Africans--and their five centuries of mixing have still resulted in a stable food culture. The foods of the Indians before European contact still play an important role, along with other foods brought by successive immigrant groups. Europeans tried to establish their staples, wheat and wine, with little success. Many dishes, cooking methods, and food habits have survived with little modification since time immemorial.
The library has a number of e-book guides to various parts of the world. Try a catalog search for your country/region and the term 'guide'.
A great way to practice
reading and comprehension is by using parallel texts. These are translated works where the original work is one page and the translation is on the other. In our collection, you'll find novels, short stories, and poetry available as a parallel text.
The easiest way to find them is to search the library catalog using the 'books' tab on the main page. Do a keyword search for "parallel text" (use quotes) + (your language) to see what's available.
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