The Multilingual Turn in Languages Education: Opportunities and Challenges (New Perspectives on Language and Education)

Jean Conteh,Gabriela Meier

ISBN 10: 178309222X / ISBN 13: 9781783092222

Published by Multilingual Matters 2014-09-16, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Multilingual Turn in Languages Education: Opportunities and Challenges (New Perspectives on Language and Education)
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters 2014-09-16
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178309222X
• ISBN 13: 9781783092222
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book addresses the ways in which languages education has changed in recent years to take account of the growing global phenomenon of multilingualism, and examines the implications for education research, policy and practice. The authors discuss how multilingual identities and competences can be valued in schools, how multilingualism can serve to construct a sense of belonging to one or more groups, and how, through multilingualism, social cohesion and justice for all can be promoted. With contributions from researchers and practitioners from across the globe, the book examines the possibilities, opportunities, challenges and potential of the multilingual turn, presenting different perspectives on theories and classroom practices.

About the Author

Dr. Jean Conteh is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leeds, UK. Her research interests include EAL in the British system and teacher development and professional knowledge. Dr Conteh has over twenty years' experience in the field. Dr. Gabriela Meier is a Lecturer in Language Education at the Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter, UK. She is especially interested in language education and social cohesion, including bilingual and multilingual approaches to learning.