14th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language
"From Awareness to Action: Classroom to Community Pathways"
14th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language
"From Awareness to Action: Classroom to Community Pathways"
The National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL) is an intellectual forum dedicated to advancing research and educational practices that recognize the strengths of Spanish heritage bilingualism and respond to the diverse linguistic and pedagogical needs of speakers in the United States.
The 14th NSSHL will be held from Thursday, February 18, to Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the University of California, Davis. It will take place in person and follow the regular format of keynotes, paper presentations, poster presentations, and workshops.
Organizing Committee
Dr. Agustina Carando (University of California, Davis)
Dr. Margarita Jiménez-Silva (University of California, Davis)
Dr. Ana Ortega-Pérez (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
Andrea Hernandez (University of California, Davis)
Scientific Committee
Dr. Ashley Coughlin (Arizona State University)
Dr. Erik Garabaya Casado (Bowling Green State University)
Dr. Angélica González Bastidas (University of California, Davis)
Dr. César Hoyos Álvarez (Northwestern University)
Dr. Claire Lozano (Macalester College)
Dr. Sophia Minnillo (University of Cincinatti)
Dr. Melissa Patiño-Vega (Portland State University)
Dr. Ana Ruiz Alonso Bartol (University of Virginia)
Dr. Laura Villa Galán (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
Dr. Miriam Villazón Valbuena (University of California, Davis)