EPISODE · Nov 15, 2023 · 19 MIN
Life Behind Language: How Heritage Impacts Language Learning
from The Ear · host The Columbia Daily Spectator
With over 150 countries represented at Columbia, it is no surprise that the University must meet a vast array of language needs. For children of immigrants, learning their native language can mean a greater cultural connection. In this episode, reporter Sophia Cordoba speaks with professors and students alike to understand what it means to live and learn as a heritage speaker. Credits: • Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck • Produced by Julia Hay • Music by Obi Okoli • Illustration by Cassie Wang Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!
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With over 150 countries represented at Columbia, it is no surprise that the University must meet a vast array of language needs. For children of immigrants, learning their native language can mean a greater cultural connection. In this episode, reporter Sophia Cordoba speaks with professors and students alike to understand what it means to live and learn as a heritage speaker. Credits: • Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck • Produced by Julia Hay • Music by Obi Okoli • Illustration by Cassie Wang Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!
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