2026 Heritage Language Learning Symposium (Feb. 19-20)
The 2026 Heritage Language Learning Symposium is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation and, the Office of International Programs.
All activities will be via zoom. Zoom links will be sent to those registered the second week of February 2026.
Description:
The symposium offers the possibility to learn about current research on heritage language learning, as well as to get practical tools to teach Heritage Speakers.
Symposium Goals:
The symposium has five primary goals:
a) increase understanding of and knowledge about heritage speakers in the American educational context;
b) reflect on how Innovative approaches to language teaching can benefit heritage students and L2 learners in the Carolinas,
c) provide language instructors with pedagogical tools to better teach heritage speakers and L2 learners in mixed classrooms,
d) strengthen bilingual/heritage language education practices by connecting scholars, language instructors, and students at Charlotte and abroad, and
e) reflect on how teaching strategies have a different socio-affective impact on heritage language learners and L2 learners.
Organizers:
REGISTRATION opening Nov 1st
There is no cost to attend the symposium, but attendees must register in advance. The deadline for registration is February 15th , 2026.