Speakers of Spanish as a heritage language
This new section is intended to gather information and resources about Spanish heritage speakers. It is our hope that you may want to use this section as a forum for discussion and commetn. We shall see. It is our intention to update is frequently and periodically.
CAL has a section devoted to Heritage languages and a link to Heritage Languages in America, where more resources are to be found.
2012 AATSP Conference.Exploring Heritage Languages and Cultures: Challenges and Opportunities, July 7-10, 2012
What is a heritage speaker?
Why is this a relevant issue?
How can this determine the education of individuals?
What should a teacher know about these speakers?
What materials are there for teachers and schools?
Who can I address when I have a concern?
What resources are there for heritage speakers?
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We want to start answering these and other questions as soon as possible.
If there are other issues around this topic that you want to discuss, please let us know so we find the expertise and start a discussion.