Maya for Travelers and Students

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Language study aids; travel; Mexican studies "This is a timely book in a rapidly shrinking world. . . . It will be useful for anyone seeking to learn Yucatec Maya or even simply to travel in Yucatan and Quintana Roo." -Brian Stross, Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Texas at Austin The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flóra and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first generál English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic kno.wledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and... Tovább

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Language study aids; travel; Mexican studies "This is a timely book in a rapidly shrinking world. . . . It will be useful for anyone seeking to learn Yucatec Maya or even simply to travel in Yucatan and Quintana Roo." -Brian Stross, Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Texas at Austin The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flóra and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first generál English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic kno.wledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book. Gary Bevington is Professor of Linguistics and International/Intercultural Studies at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Of related interest Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students An audiocassette Recorded by Fernando Ojeda Recorded by a native speaker of Maya from Ticul, Yucatan, this 30-minute audiocassette is designed for use with Maya for Travelers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Users of the book and tape should be able to develop basic communication skills to use with the Maya in Yucatan. The tape consists of two parts corresponding to material presented in two chapters in the book. The first section consists of words illustrating the sounds of the spoken language, while the second section contains words and expressions useful in basic Maya conversation. The presentation is of Maya words and phrases followed by their English equivalents and is suitable for use without the book while driving or doing other activities. ISBN 0-292-76040-X Vissza