Standards, Commodification, and Critical Service Learning in Minority Language Communities.

• Autores: Jennifer Leeman
• Localización: Modern language journal, ISSN 0026-7902, Vol. 95, Nº 2, 2011, págs. 300-303
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The article analyzes the standards and ideological and material impact of community-based service learning programs for minority language students. The author outlines the five content standards of programs including "Communication," "Cultures," and "Communities." The author argues that the Communities standard cannot be met solely within the classroom, as it requires evidence of so-called real world language practice, creating the need for service learning programs. It is also noted that service learning programs for minority language communities are linked to the administrative goal of meeting national standards for language skills. The author also explores the Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners project at the University of Texas-Pan American.