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Cynthia Ducar
Researcher at Bowling Green State University
Publications - 4
Citations - 192
Cynthia Ducar is an academic researcher from Bowling Green State University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Heritage language & Language education. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications receiving 134 citations.
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Machine translation and the L2 classroom: Pedagogical solutions for making peace with Google translate
TL;DR: The authors examines the use of MT in L2 student work, highlights the strengths and limitations of this technology, explores 21st-century pedagogical solutions designed to harness the capabilities of both MT and alternative technologies, and suggests venues for future research with the goal of ensuring learners' academic growth in line with ACTFL's Can-Do Statements for Intercultural Communication.
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Curricular perspectives in the heritage language context: assessing culture and identity
TL;DR: Spanish heritage language (SHL) programs in post-secondary institutions must continue to redesign their curricula to accommodate the needs of a growing Latino population with a broad range of bilingual competencies as mentioned in this paper.
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Student Voices: The Missing Link in the Spanish Heritage Language Debate.
TL;DR: For example, Carreira et al. as discussed by the authors conducted a survey with 152 Spanish heritage language students and found that 91% of those surveyed want their Spanish to be corrected and only 15% preferred to learn the standard language.