Translanguaging engagement: Dynamic multilingualism and university language engagement programmes
Abstract
This thought piece reflects on the implications of the author’s research on translanguaging for university language engagement work with children and young people in schools and colleges. It presents the LangScape Curators project as an example of possible directions for research and practice in this area.Keywords
Translanguaging, engagement, modern languages and cultures, multilingualism, educationReferences
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