Spanish Heritage

New Spanish Courses at NMHU

Did you grow up around Spanish? Was Spanish spoken in your home and community by parents, grandparents, family, friends, and/or neighbors? Would you like to improve your Spanish? Spanish as a Heritage Language courses are designed to build your confidence and your cultural pride!

What is a heritage language?

A heritage language is a language spoken in the home and community by parents or grandparents, family, friends, and neighbors.

Mission

The mission of the Spanish as a Heritage Language classes at NMHU is to provide Spanish language instruction designed for individuals who grew up in a Spanish-speaking environment but may not speak Spanish themselves. The objective of these classes is to build upon the language base which students already possess and address the social, political, and cultural factors contributing to Spanish language loss within New Mexico. The Spanish as a Heritage Language classes at New Mexico Highlands University are designed for Spanish/English speakers who consider Spanish their heritage language.

Frequently Asked Questions | Course Differences | Placement | Course Content

For more information regarding taking the placement exam, or to get more information about the courses as well as discuss any concerns you may have, please contact:

Professor Lillian Gorman
Office: DH-239N
Phone: 454-3057