Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Language Education [Hardcover]

This volume focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to multilingualism, multiculturalism and language teaching and learning at (pre)primary, secondary and tertiary levels. It addresses both top-down and bottom-up perspectives on language education policies, teacher training and preparation. The book explores the needs and challenges related to education in multilingual classrooms, the relationship between parents and educators, and linguistic and cultural diversity in classrooms. It draws on the findings of research that has been conducted worldwide including in Cyprus, USA, UK, Scotland, Spain, France, Sri Lanka, Slovenia, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Sweden, Greece, and Italy. This book is ideal for students of (applied) linguistics, (socio)linguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition and education, as well as practitioners, teachers, parents, experts and researchers wishing to update their knowledge regarding multilingualism, multiculturalism, language learning, and teaching.

 

Introduction.- Part 1: Multilingualism: Language Policy, Ideologies and Education.- Chapter 1: Multilingualism: Language Policy and Education - Alexandra Serbinovskaya.- Chapter 2: Linguistic diversity from within and without: Comparing educational policy for autochthonous minority and migrant languages -Nicola Bermingham and Ren?e DePalma.- Chapter 3: The impact of linguistic and cultural diversity on language education in Sri Lanka - Claire Chaplier and Ethpatiyawe Gedara Indiwaree Poornima Wickramasinghe.- Part 2: Multilingual Education: Students Perception, Linguistic and Cultural Identities.- Chapter 4: The pupils and students knowledge, skills and attitudes towards multilingualism - Tina Rozmani and lovenia, Karmen Pi~orn.- Chapter 5: Bilingual education in an Australian context: Exploring childrens perceptions and language use in an innovative curriculum project - Kelly Shoecraft.- Chapter 6: PracticalS1