Advancing Greek Heritage Language Education in Canada
The Hellenic Relay: A Community Action Study
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Beschreibung
This volume presents an original, community-based study of Greek heritage language education in Canada. Through empirical data and stakeholder narratives, it explores the pedagogical, sociolinguistic, and policy dimensions of sustaining minority languages in multicultural settings. Combining qualitative and quantitative findings with a bilingual format, the book offers actionable strategies for intergenerational transmission, language maintenance, and inclusive program design. It contributes to scholarship in multilingual education, diaspora studies, and applied linguistics, while serving as a practical resource for educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to heritage language sustainability.
This volume presents an original, community-based study of Greek heritage language education in Canada. Through empirical data and stakeholder narratives, it explores the pedagogical, sociolinguistic, and policy dimensions of sustaining minority languages in multicultural settings. Combining qualitative and quantitative findings with a bilingual format, the book offers actionable strategies for intergenerational transmission, language maintenance, and inclusive program design. It contributes to scholarship in multilingual education, diaspora studies, and applied linguistics, while serving as a practical resource for educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to heritage language sustainability.
Provides actionable policy recommendations for enhancing heritage language education Bridges policy, pedagogy, and stakeholder perspectives Highlights intergenerational transmission of Greek in Canada
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Themistoklis Aravossitas
Themen in »Advancing Greek Heritage Language Education in Canada«
Greek heritage language education in Canada Community-based language programs in the diaspora Heritage language pedagogy and bilingual policy Greek language retention across generations Multilingual education in multicultural societies Educational strategies for minority language sustainability Language policy and diaspora engagement in Canada Intergenerational transmission of Greek in Toronto and Montreal Collaborative research in Greek language education Stakeholder engagement in heritage language planning Bilingualism and identity in immigrant communities Language maintenance through community schools Greek language programs in Canadian public education Applied linguistics and diaspora studies Action research on heritage language transmission