Linking Service-Learning With Sense of Belonging: A Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for Heritage Students of Spanish

A growing number of colleges and universities in the United States offer Spanish classes intended to meet specific needs of heritage speakers. In predominantly White institutions, beyond the language focus, these classes can also provide Latino students with a unique place on campus to strengthen their sense of belonging in ways that might not be possible in other classroom settings. This article examines the role of service-learning as a culturally relevant pedagogy for supporting heritage students.