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- To conduct interdisciplinary research on multilingualism.
- To integrate research into teaching.
- To provide training and support to young researchers.
- To transfer research outcomes to professionals within the education and health sectors and to provide advice to families.
2.2.2021: Prof Li Wei (University College London): Translanguaging: Transforming the way we think and talk about language, bilingualism and education
Join our online lecture on the 2.2.2021 at 17.00 - 18.30 (CET/UTC+01).
Translanguaging: Transforming the way we think and talk about language, bilingualism and education
Prof Li Wei (University College London)
The Multilingual Mind: lecture series on multilingualism across disciplines
2.2.2021
Tuesday, 17.00 - 18.30 (CET/UTC+01)
Zoom room: zoom.us/j/94531600895
Abstract
Translanguaging as a theoretical concept is meant to prompt us to rethink what language is in the 21st century and by implication how bilingualism and bilingual education should be conceptualised, practised, and researched. This talk reviews the origins and developments of the concept of Translanguaging and explores some of the implications by looking at language teaching and learning in diverse contexts. Methodological considerations will also be discussed.