Heritage Speaker Panel

Increase of Heritage speakers in both large and mid-size metropolitan areas (Spanish)

Diversity of backgrounds
The Heritage Speakers of today are by no means the same as 15, 10, or even 5 years ago.

Hispanics, accounted for over 30 percent of population growth

non-metro areas during the early 2000s.

Hispanic population in rural and small-town America

almost tripled from 1.5 to 4.3 million
Fastest growing segment of non-metro county residents.

 Non-metro Hispanic population more

than doubled in 25 mostly Southern and Midwestern States

Growth rates as high as 460 percent.

This course is designed: for learners who were raised in homes or brought up in a community where Spanish was spoken.

specifically for heritage speakers with oral proficiency but little or no formal training in the language. to further develop reading and writing skills, although all of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are emphasized via cultural and community activities. to build on the formal aspect of the language that students already possess.

"I have not studied Spanish formally. I grew up hearing Spanish (home or community). I don't know how to speak it, though.
"Several of my family members are Spanish-speaking. I want to learn to read and write in Spanish.

"I am a U.S. Latino/Latina and I want to improve my speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. I also want to learn more about my culture."

Development of lexicon Further develop listening, reading, and writing skills Students will communicate fluently Inspire a sense of pride in their heritage/identity

Goals of Heritage Speaker course

Scenarios and strategies being applied to meet these goals. Identify core foundations that a Heritage Speaker program should be built on
What role does digital play