Heritage Language Instruction at the College Level
Reality and Possibilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8938952 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Schwarzer (The University of Texas at Austin, corresponding author), Maria Petrón (Texas A&M International University) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 568-578 |
| Publication date | 2005-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Foreign Language Annals (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0015-718X • E-ISSN: 1944-9720 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1944-9720.2005.tb02523.x |
| OpenAlex | W2103208366 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 17 |
This article describes the findings of an in-depth, qualitative study of three heritage language students of Spanish, which explored the students' perceptions of their heritage language classroom. It provides an alternative, practical view of the possibilities of a college-level heritage language class designed in accordance with students' input as it emerged from the research as well as a holistic set of pedagogical and philosophical principles. Conclusions of importance for researchers, curriculum developers, and teachers in the field of foreign language in general and heritage language in particular are provided
Class (philosophy · Curriculum · Foreign language · Heritage language · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Qualitative research · Set (abstract data type · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching
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A Pilot Study of Service-Learning in a Spanish Heritage Speaker Course
Portuguese Grammar Instruction
Coda's heritage sign language in Spain
Analysis of the fostering and constraining factors for learners’ participation in the Spanish Heritage Education Program Alce in Germany
U.S. Latinos’ Use of Written Spanish
From pedagogy to communities
Perspectives on heritage sign language acquisition and maintenance
Instructional Effectiveness in the SHL Classroom
The adult heritage Spanish speaker in the foreign language classroom
Curricular perspectives in the heritage language context
The Linguistic Similarities of Spanish Heritage and Second Language Learners
True Beginners, False Beginners, and Fake Beginners
Incorporation of ACTFL proficiency guidelines and OPI into a Chinese heritage language curriculum
Spanish Heritage Language Programs
Advanced Heritage Learners of Spanish
Qualitative interviewing
Children of Immigration
Ethnography
Heritage Languages in America
Bilingual Classroom Studies and Community Analysis
A Qualitative Assessment of a Foreign Language Whole Language Class
Exploring Literary Responses in an EFL Classroom
Development and Implementation of Student Portfolios in Foreign Language Programs
Whole Language in a Foreign Language Class
Con Respeto
| Unique citing works | 16 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,84 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2025 (19) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |