Reflecting the growth and increasing global importance of the Spanish language, The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics brings together a team of renowned Spanish linguistics scholars to explore both applied and theoretical work in this field. * Features 41 newly-written essays contributed by leading language scholars that shed new light on the growth and significance of the Spanish language * Combines current applied and theoretical research results in the field of Spanish linguistics * Explores all facets relating to the origins, evolution, and geographical variations of the Spanish language * Examines topics including second language learning, Spanish in the classroom, immigration, heritage languages, and bilingualism