The three volumes of the Pasajes program are coordinated by chapter themes, vocabulary, and grammar points. This organization means that the topics, the language, and the structures covered in, for example, Chapter 3 of the review grammar are the same as those covered in Chapter 3 of either the cultural or the literary reader. This format allows instructors to use any of the texts by themselves or in conjunction with one another. Cultura can stand alone as a reader, or instructors can use the grammar with one or both of the readers. The hallmark of Pasajes is its intelligent treatment of topics that speak to students and their own interests.
Some examples are topics dealing with stereotypes, death, and beliefs and ideologies.
Topics are approached from a cross-cultural, sociological point of view, with the overall goal of the Pasajes series being to challenge students not only to learn about the language and cultures of the Hispanic peoples, but also to think critically about their own culture. Thus, learning Spanish with Pasajes is not only interesting, but also becomes personally relevant. La United Fruit Co. The McGraw-Hill Companies . Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . .