A Survey of Heritage Learners-The Challenge in Curriculum Design

Xiwen Lu; Qiuyu Wang

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A Survey of Heritage Learners-The Challenge in Curriculum Design

Xiwen Lu and Qiuyu Wang

National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Annual Conference , 25 (Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Dulles, VA, 04/24/2015 - 04/26/2015)

04/25/2015

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Heritage language speakers

Chinese Language or Literature

Curriculum Development

Education

In the field of Chinese teaching, heritage learners have long been neglected, and even seasoned teachers find it challenging to teach heritage Chinese courses. In this paper we interviewed Chinese language heritage learners and their teachers, as well as analyzed course evaluations and surveys. We will identify the key factors that contribute to this situation and provide recommendations for teachers about how to design and redesign heritage courses in order to meet the specific needs of the group of heritage learners.

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Title: A Survey of Heritage Learners-The Challenge in Curriculum Design
Creators: Xiwen Lu (Author) - Brandeis University, Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature
Qiuyu Wang (Author) - Northwestern University
Conference: National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Annual Conference , 25 (Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Dulles, VA, 04/24/2015 - 04/26/2015)
Identifiers: 9924131315301921
Academic Unit: Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature
Language: English
Resource Type: Conference presentation

A Survey of Heritage Learners-The Challenge in Curriculum Design

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