Identity Labels and Self-Reported Language Use: hplications for Spanish Ianguage Programs  

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Villa, Daniel ; Villa, Jennifer

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Foreign Language Annals (Full Text; di PROQUEST 2004 - terbaru) vol. 31 no. 4 (1998), page 505-516.
Fulltext: 31_04_Villa.pdf (839.51KB)

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Demographic changes in the US. population are reflected in the students entering Spanish language instruction programs. These programs face a student body with a wide range of language skills; From those with no knowledge of Spanish to those who are natively fluent in the language. In response to the increasing number of students who enter Spanish classes with some degree of heritage language skills, many programs across the nation have instituted what are commonly called Spanish for Native Speakers (SNS] courses. However, participation in such classes is generally not mandatory, and not all students who possess heritage language skills enroll in SNS programs, opting instead for classes designed for non-native speakers. This article, then, examines the relationship between self-identification labels and self-reported language use, among other factors, of students who have selflselected into SNS courses. A principal goal of this study is to work toward a better understanding of certain identity Features of students with heritage language skills, in order to inform Future cum'culum development in studentcentered SNS programs.

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