Del 16 i serien Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights

Multilingual Reality

Living with Languages

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

AvAjit K. Mohanty

699 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

Finns i fler format (1)

Inbunden

2 229 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

This book is a multidisciplinary analysis of the meaning and dynamics of multilingualism from the perspectives of multilingual societies and language communities in the margins, who are trapped in a vicious circle of disadvantage. It analyses the social, psychological and sociolinguistic processes of linguistic dominance and hierarchical relationships among languages, discrimination, marginalisation and assertive maintenance in multilingualism characterised by a Double Divide, and shows the relationship between educational neglect of languages, capability deprivation and poverty, and loss of linguistic diversity. Its comparative analysis of language-in-education policies and practices and applications of multilingual education (MLE) in diverse contexts shows some promises and challenges in the education of indigenous/tribal/minority children. This book will be of interest to students, researchers, educators and practitioners in sociolinguistics, educational linguistics, psycholinguistics, multilingualism and bilingual/multilingual education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-11-01
Mått156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt445 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieLinguistic Diversity and Language Rights
Antal sidor257
FörlagMultilingual Matters
ISBN9781788921954

Tillhör följande kategorier

Chapter 1. Introduction: Languaging without Borders and BinariesChapter 2. The Multilingual World: Conceptual IssuesChapter 3. Multilingualism: A Resource or Burden?Chapter 4. Language, Power and Hierarchy: The Double DivideChapter 5. Negotiation of Identities in Multilingual Societies: Moving From Marginalisation/Assimilation to Assertive Maintenance Chapter 6. Language Disadvantage, Capability Deprivation and PovertyChapter 7. Multilingualism and Language Policy in EducationChapter 8. Educational Models in Multilingual Societies: Rethinking MLEChapter 9. English in Multilingual Societies: The Dynamics of DominanceReferences

This remarkable and important volume stands in stark contrast to reductive, partial or tendentious accounts of language in society and education. Mohanty’s book is a tour de force. It will stand the test of time due to its ability to comprehend and critique injustice and inequality without losing sight of the cultural richness, intellectual depth and sheer marvel at the ingenuity that languages represent.