Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Our diverse student community brings a range of perspectives and abilities to our language programs, and many students arrive on campus with unique experiences and exposure to Spanish. Our groundbreaking language program, designed to facilitate the transition into participating in academic and professional settings where Spanish is used, is specifically geared toward students who have a personal, familial or community connections to the language. Comprised of two courses taken in sequence, the heritage/bilingual speaker program helps students prepare for successful participation in culture and literature courses, research and internships.
Featured Courses
SPAN 2200
Spanish for Heritage/Bilingual Speakers I
About this Course
Development of the linguistic, literacy and academic language skills of bilingual/heritage speakers of Spanish for preparation to advanced courses and professional settings. Overview of topics relevant to Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. This section is for bilingual/heritage speakers of Spanish only.
SPAN 2250
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
About this Course
Second course of the 2-course sequence for heritage speakers. Continuation of the development of linguistic, literacy and academic language skills of bilingual/heritage speakers of Spanish for preparation to advanced courses and professional settings. This section is for heritage speakers of Spanish only.
Student Goals in Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Develop literacy, written and oral skills in Spanish appropriate for use in professional and academic settings
Build critical knowledge and skills related to variation, code-mixing and other cultural language applications
Explore and engage with U.S. Latinx culture and language
Join a community of Spanish learners who share your goals and support your ambitions
Placement Testing and Advising
Heritage Speakers
If you speak Spanish at home with parents, siblings or extended family members and have personal ties to a Spanish-speaking community, you will complete the Spanish Heritage Language Assessment before enrolling in Spanish for Heritage Speakers (SPAN 2200).
Take the AssessmentExperience Abroad
If you have significant experience studying Spanish abroad or have completed part of your education in a Spanish-speaking country, please contact program director Lina Reznicek-Parrado to determine whether Spanish for Heritage/Bilingual Speakers is the right fit for you.
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