Study of Croatian language at higher education institutions, with special emphasis on Waterloo University Cover Image

Izučavanje hrvatskog jezika na višim učilištima, s posebnim osvrtom na Sveučilište Waterloo
Study of Croatian language at higher education institutions, with special emphasis on Waterloo University

Author(s): Vinko Grubišić
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: Croatian Studies Centre
Keywords: Croatian language; foreign language learning; Croatians in Canada; Waterloo University

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the processes of the foundation of Croatian Studies in Canada. Waterloo University played an exceptionally significant role in the development and promotion of the Croatian language and the preservation of national identity in the multicultural Canadian community. The author highlights the special importance of the organization of online Croatian language courses as well as auditive materials which greatly facilitate the challenging instruction of the Croatian language in Canada.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 185-190
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Croatian