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Summary of the Identity of Heritage Language Learner

Xiaofen Gao

Abstract


Heritage language is often regarded as one of the most important and powerful contributors to the construction of national identity. It is a symbol of national identity and cultural unity. By sorting out the identity research literature of diff erent heritage language learners, this paper explores many aspects of the relationship aff ecting the identity of heritage language learners,so as to provide reference for future research.

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Heritage language; Heritage language learner; Identity

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i8.7820

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