Abstract

STRANSKY, Daniela. Grammatical Mood in Spanish As a Heritage Language: Similarities and Differences with Spanish As a Second Language. Anu. let. lingüíst. filol. [online]. 2024, vol.12, n.1, pp.73-122.  Epub May 27, 2024. ISSN 2448-8224.  https://doi.org/10.19130/iifl.adel.2024.12.1/002x079s043.

This study examines the selection of the subjunctive by speakers of Spanish as a heritage language. These speakers have usually been compared to monolingual speakers, and it has been said that their production resembles that of learners of Spanish as a second language. We problematize this hypothesis using two instruments, one of production and and one of comprehension, which are administered to three contrast groups: speakers of Spanish as a heritage language, learners of Spanish as a second language, and monolingual Spanish speakers. The results show significant differences among the contrast groups, from which it can be concluded that they represent three different populations, with a distinction between the speakers of Spanish as a heritage language and the other two.

Keywords : subjunctive; L2 Spanish; bilingual acquisition; U.S. Spanish; heritage language.

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