Spanish as a Heritage Language in the United States
| Author | : Sara M. Beaudrie |
| Publisher | : Georgetown University Press |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2012-11-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781589019393 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1589019393 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (393 Downloads) |
Download or read book Spanish as a Heritage Language in the United States written by Sara M. Beaudrie and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is growing interest in heritage language learners—individuals who have a personal or familial connection to a nonmajority language. Spanish learners represent the largest segment of this population in the United States. In this comprehensive volume, experts offer an interdisciplinary overview of research on Spanish as a heritage language in the United States. They also address the central role of education within the field. Contributors offer a wealth of resources for teachers while proposing future directions for scholarship.
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