Description
Book SynopsisThis book is both a collection of cutting-edge research in the areas of multilingualism, translanguaging and bilingual education by leading scholars in these fields, and a tribute to the research and influence of Ofelia García. The chapters use a variety of methodological approaches and research designs to address topics across language policy, sociology of language and bilingual education, representing the full breadth of Ofelia García’s scholarship. Combined with the empirical chapters are more personal chapters which testify to the contributions Ofelia has made as a mentor, colleague and friend. The book recognizes Ofelia García’s place at the centre of a movement to remake multilingualism in the service of linguistic equality, justice, pluralism, diversity and inclusion in schools and societies worldwide.
Trade ReviewThis book is both a richly deserved tribute to Ofelia García and a text that helps develop the fast-moving and increasingly popular concept of ‘translanguaging’, with contributions by many eminent scholars. A must-read for those many scholars and students who admire not only Ofelia’s writings but also her warm and empathic personality, it makes a major contribution to the study of translanguaging. * Colin Baker, Emeritus Professor, Bangor University, UK *
This inspirational volume honoring Ofelia García’s lifelong scholarship is a must read that will deepen our understanding of how theories of bilingualism and translanguaging, educational policy, and educational practices can further the racial and social justice work in support of racialized and minoritized bi/multilingual communities. * Maite T. Sánchez, Hunter College, City University of New York, USA *
Table of ContentsContributors
Bernard Spolsky: Foreword: A Note on Ofelia García
Maryam Borjian and Bahar Otcu-Grillman: Preface: The Genesis of this Book
Introduction
Maryam Borjian: Part One: The Local Roots and Global Reach of Ofelia García’s Multilingualism
Bahar Otcu-Grillman: Part Two: A Tribute to Ofelia García: A Translanguaging Approach
Part 1: Remaking Multilingualism
Chapter 1. Nancy H. Hornberger: Imagining Multilingualism with Ofelia: Translanguaging and the Continua of Biliteracy
Chapter 2. Suresh Canagarajah: A Mentor from Afar
Chapter 3. Bahar Otcu-Grillman: Ofelia García’s Global Classroom
Chapter 4. Lesley Bartlett: A Letter for Ofelia García
Part 2: Bilingual Pedagogies and Teacher Education
Chapter 5. Jo Anne Kleifgen: Emergent Bilinguals and Trans-Semiotic Practices in the New Media Age
Chapter 6. Marianne Turner and Angel M.Y. Lin: Using ‘Transfeaturing’ to Explore Differentiation in the Pursuit of Translanguaging Pedagogical Goals
Chapter 7. Anel V. Suriel and Mary E. Curran: Translanguaging in an Urban Social Justice Teacher Education Program
Chapter 8. Ivana Espinet and Karen Zaino: Where the Banyan Tree Grows: Nurturing Teachers’ Translanguaging Pedagogy through a Study Group
Chapter 9. Carmina Makar: Bilingual Teachers Engage: Poetic Inquiry as a Site for Languaging Dilemmas
Part 3: Bilingual Community Education
Chapter 10. Li Wei and Zhu Hua: Parental Voices in Bilingual Education
Chapter 11. Bahar Otcu-Grillman: Translanguaging in Bilingual Community Education
Chapter 12. Fabrice Jaumont: Bilingual Education: Making a U-Turn with Parents and Communities
Part 4: Language Policy and Language Ideologies
Chapter 13. Angela Creese and Adrian Blackledge: Translanguaging: An Ideological Perspective
Chapter 14. Maryam Borjian: Multiple Actors and Interactions are at Work: English Language Policies in Post-Revolutionary Iran
Chapter 15. Sarah Hesson: Reimagining Language Policy through the Lived Realities of Bilingual Youth
Chapter 16. Sharon Avni: American Jewish Summer Camps as Translanguaging Thirdspaces
Part 5: Epilogue
Jo Anne Kleifgen: Afterword: A Brief History of Work and Play with Ofelia García
Bahar Otcu-Grillman: Appendix: A List of Ofelia García’s Publications with Multilingual Matters
Index
