Heritage Languages in America: Preserving a National Resource

This book describes the population of individuals who speak those languages--heritage language speakers. It outlines what needs to be done to help them develop their languages for use in academic and professional arenas. Addressing the challenges described will demand the attention and efforts of all who are involved in language education, research, and policy formation.

Sustaining Linguistic Diversity: Endangered and Minority Languages and Language Varieties

Bringing together a diverse collection of papers by leading researchers and practitioners, Sustaining Linguistic Diversity describes efforts to maintain and revitalize languages and language varieties in the United States and around the globe. These papers, initially presented at the Georgetown University Round Table in 2006, are organized into three strands that focus on defining, documenting, and developing languages.

Heritage Language Education: A New Field Emerging

This volume provides information on research, hands-on practice, and a multidisciplinary perspective on teaching heritage language learners. Focusing on issues at the forefront of heritage language teaching and research, this standard reference book for teachers, administrators, and investigators will also inform future research in this emerging field.