Multilingual Learning Research Center Speaker Series
Dr. Lee Her presents Hmong Heritage Language Maintenance: Perspectives and Experiences From Students, Families, and Educators
Event Details
Date
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time
1-2 p.m.
Location
Description
This talk will focus on Hmong heritage language maintenance efforts through different stakeholder perspectives and experiences. Specifically, Dr. Her will present findings from two studies that examine (a) the partnership between Hmong American families and Hmong and English dual language programs, and (b) Hmong language teachers’ emotional rollercoaster working with Hmong heritage language students. Both studies highlight the need for a multilayered approach to language preservation.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email mlrc@wcer.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Thursday, November 19, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.