New Directions in Decolonial Theories and Practices in Language Education
In a landscape that increasingly embraces multilingualism and translanguaging, language teaching and learning take on an ever-evolving political and decolonising stance. This event will examine language education beyond conventional pedagogical boundaries, highlighting the dynamic mobilisation of multiple languages and meaning-making resources within the realm of linguistic instruction. Speakers will discuss innovative theories that engage with the complex web of linguistic and cultural diversity, contributing to ongoing debates about emerging paradigms that not only enrich our understanding of language but also foster inclusivity and equity in educational practices.
Speakers
Francesca Dell'Olio (ILCS/University of London): 'On Italianness and Critical Transnationalism: Towards a Decolonial Praxis in Language Education Across Borders'
Guilherme Adami (Universidade de São Paulo): 'Decoloniality, Learning, and Playfulness: a Path to Making the Unspeakable Visible'
Rafael Lomeu Gomes (UiT Norges arktiske universitet): 'Decolonising Multilingualism: Language Teaching and Learning at the Home-school Intersection'
Francesca Helm (Università Degli Studi Di Padova): 'Building Translocal Relations as a Potentially Decolonial Practice in Language Education'
Lynn Mario T. Menezes de Souza (Universidade de São Paulo): 'Language and Education: A Southern Perspective'
Li Wei (UCL Institute of Education): 'Translanguaging pedagogy and decolonising language education'
Chair(s): Charles Burdett (ILCS), Jamille Pinheiro Dias (ILCS/CLACS)
All are welcome to attend this free event, which will be held in person only. Please register in advance by clicking Book Now at the top of the page.
This page was last updated on 3 July 2024
