The Heritage Conversation Partners Project: Virtual Cultural Heritage Exchange in an Anthropology Course

Autor/inn/en	Kimball, Michael J.; Bates, Karin L.; Bermudez, Miranda; Solarte Chourio, Liner Emilce; Consol, Amanda
Titel	The Heritage Conversation Partners Project: Virtual Cultural Heritage Exchange in an Anthropology Course
Quelle	In: Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 14 (2022) 4, S.14-25 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Anthropology; Undergraduate Students; English Language Learners; Interpersonal Relationship; Language Acquisition; English (Second Language); Cultural Awareness; Cultural Background; Computer Mediated Communication; Immigrants; Foreign Countries; Adults; Videoconferencing; United States; Mexico; El Salvador; Venezuela; Brazil + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Anthropologie; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Sprachaneignung; Spracherwerb; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Computerkonferenz; Immigrant; Immigrantin; Immigranten; Ausland; USA; Mexiko; Brasilien
Abstract	We describe the structure, benefits, and challenges associated with a virtual cultural heritage exchange (VCHE) between undergraduate students in an applied anthropology class and a group of English language learners (ELL). Using qualitative data collection and analysis methods, the project aimed to teach anthropological methods and perspectives to the students while investigating three research questions: Will a VCHE (1) build social bonds and bridges, (2) improve English language acquisition, and (3) raise "heritage consciousness" (awareness and appreciation of, along with an associated sense of agency toward, cultural heritage) among participants? Results support the research questions and show the effectiveness of VCHEs when they are designed to meet the interests and needs of ELL participants and students. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. Tirey Hall Room 132 A, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Web site: https://discovery.indstate.edu/jcehe/index.php/joce/index
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01