Second Language and Heritage Learners in Mixed Classrooms

Thisbook addressesthecomplexity of mixed language classroomlearning environmentsin whichheritagelearners(HL)andsecond language (L2)learners areconcurrentlyexposed to language learning in the samephysical space.Heritage speakers, defined widely as those exposed to the target languageat homefrom an earlyage,tend to display higher oralproficiencyandincreased interculturalproficiencybutlesser metalinguistic and grammatical awareness than L2learners. The theoretical and pedagogical challenges of engaging both types of learners simultaneously without polarizing the classroom community dictates the need forwell-defined,differentiatedlearningstrategies; in response this book offers best practices and reproducible pedagogical initiatives and methodologies for different levels of instruction. The chapters address themes including translanguaging,linguistic identity,metalinguistic awareness andintercultural competence, with contributions from Europe, Africa and the United States.