About this workshop

Introduction

In this workshop, Glenn Martinez (Ohio State University) discusses how to introduce the topic of language variation and language varieties into the second language (L2) curriculum. He addresses this topic across all levels of L2 instruction. Though Spanish and the topic of heritage speakers are used as points of reference, his proposal is valid for all languages and all course types.

Time commitment

30 minutes

Before you start

Consider the following questions:
1) What varieties and registers are typically taught in the second language classroom? How are they best taught?
2) Is it appropriate to suppress varieties and registers in the classroom?
3) How can you enhance your students’ awareness of language variation?

Workshop videos

Documents

Bringing Language Variation into the Classroom

Quizzes