Call for Papers: Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language

From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-4036.html

The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures at Texas Tech University cordially invites submissions for 20 minute presentations to its inaugural Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language to be held on February 21-22, 2014.

The organizers hope to receive submissions (in Spanish or English) from researchers, teachers, and students representing all viewpoints and subfields of study to share, discuss, and explore both theoretical and practical knowledge in any area of Spanish Heritage Bilingual Development.

Concurrent with the conference on Saturday, there will be a workshop that aims to explore best and most effective practices on teaching Spanish to heritage language learners. The main goal of this workshop is to provide the participants with the tools to foster and encourage social, linguistic and cultural diversity.

All student presenters will be eligible for consideration for a most promising scholar award.

Call deadline: November 20, 2013

View the full call for papers at http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-4036.html