ABSTRACT

This volume introduces teaching methodologies for improving and incorporating representation, inclusion and social justice perspectives in the world language curriculum. Chapters present state-of-the-art research and cover many different language contexts, including French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Authors discuss difficult and hot topics, such as Critical Language Awareness, Critical Race Theory, non-binary language use in gendered languages, culturally sustaining curriculum, teaching heritage language speakers, and more. Ideal for graduate courses, students, and scholars in world language education, the volume offers new pathways and strategies for promoting diversity and equity in the classroom.

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

The Need for Representation, Inclusion, and Social Justice in World Language Teaching

part I|132 pages

Challenging Hegemonic Discourse through Representation, Criticality and Inclusivity

chapter 121|19 pages

Critical Race Theory, Interculturality and Power Imbalances

Intersectionality in English Language Education

chapter 2|19 pages

Connecting Heritage Language and Ethnic Studies Pedagogies

A Path to Transformative Critical Consciousness

chapter 5|17 pages

Creating Visibility Through Curriculum

Representing Afro-Latinx in Spanish Language Teaching

chapter 6|20 pages

Bilingual Education

Leaving (and Not Leaving) Race and Disability Behind

part II|68 pages

New Directions in World Language Teaching: Tools for Researchers and Educators

part III|83 pages

Critically Rethinking Language Teacher Training and Language Program Direction

chapter 21211|21 pages

Critical Language Awareness and Teacher Training

A Framework for Change

chapter 12|19 pages

Preparing a New Generation

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies and the Justice-Oriented Early World Language Teacher Candidate

chapter 13|41 pages

Disrupting Inequities in World Language Departments

An Evaluation Framework to Define, Plan, and Assess Impact