12th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language

The National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL) is an intellectual forum for the discussion and advancement on education and research to better support the strengths and diverse pedagogical needs of Spanish heritage bilingualism in the United States.

The 12th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language will be held from Monday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. It will take place in person and follow the regular format of keynotes, conference presentations, academic panels, and workshops to allow attendees to share ideas and knowledge about the different aspects of Spanish heritage language teaching, practices, and research.

Call for proposals is now open!
Check the CALL FOR PROPOSALS tab for submission instructions. The deadline for proposal submissions is December 1, 2024

Organizing Committee

Raquel Amorese
María Jesús Barros García | Co-chair
César Enrique Hoyos Álvarez
Julia Oliver Rajan | Co-chair
Claudia Quevedo-Webb
María Teresa Villanueva