Research has shown that heritage language learners have characteristics that distinguish themselves from traditional foreign language learners. The number of Chinese as a Heritage Language (CHL) learners in U.S. has seen rapid increase in recent years. However, there has been little empirical research on curricula specifically designed for these learners. To offer new insight for CHL curriculum development, this paper reviews current literature, presents a case curriculum based on students’ linguistic, cultural, and psychological learning needs, and discusses questionnaire and interview data of heritage students. |