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Spanish heritage learners in Kansas: Students neglected by the education system
de la Hoz, Jorge Coleman, Madison
de la Hoz, Jorge
Coleman, Madison
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2024-03-21
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Heritage Language Learners (HLLs) are individuals who have familial or ancestral ties to a particular language that is not English, and who exert their agency in determining whether or not they are HLLs of that Heritage Language. Therefore, based on this definition, Spanish HLLs include students who speak English predominantly, but that have families that speak Spanish at home. It also includes students who speak both English and Spanish at home, as well as immigrantstudents who mainly speak Spanish and wish to be identified as an HLL. While differences exist amongst HLLs, they all hold Spanish in common, and in the Spanish classroom, are frequently faced with the same stifling language ideologies. Language ideologies are bigger than opinions and directly involve social and political factors that begin with allowing for judgment to be passed on linguistic matters. In the context of the Spanish classroom and HLLs, language ideologies often question the validity and correctness of their language use, typically comparing HLL's Spanish to more "standard" varieties, and at times, attempting to erase the linguistic knowledge that HLLs have, rather than celebrating their abilities. In the current study, we aim to address the specific needs of Spanish HLLs. We intend to analyse the linguistic situation of Spanish HLLs in the state of Kansas and propose an adaptation of the existing curricula and training in higher education institutions. Our ideal curriculum and training are based on effective programs implemented in other states, as well as on the goals of Hispanic Serving Institutions.
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Poster project completed at the Wichita State University Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. Presented at the 21st Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, Topeka, KS, March 21, 2024.
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Wichita State University