LA ENSE？ANZA DEL SUBJUNTIVO EN EE.UU: EL SUBJUNTIVO EN CLáUSULAS NOMINALES

the purpose of this article is to give a systematic, coherent, practical and didactic description of the subjunctive in noun clauses for use in intermediate and advanced spanish textbooks for english speakers. all uses of the subjunctive can be reduced to a basic value, which can be seen as [+alternative]. this classification is based upon a critical discussion of the literature regarding the value of the subjunctive mood as well as the teaching methodology of this aspect of the spanish grammar. we have also included practical recommendations for the teaching of the subjunctive to non-native speakers.