The concept of translanguaging and its implications for bilingualism and multilingualism research
- V. 19, N. 2 (2020)
- Submitted: Aug 1, 2020
- Published: Aug 27, 2020
- DOI 10.25189/rabralin.v19i2.1641
Abstract
In his conference for Abralin ao Vivo, Li Wei offers an overview of the concept of translanguaging and its theoretical and methodological implications for research on bilingualism and multilingualism. According to the lecturer, using translanguaging is moving between different linguistic structures and systems, including different modalities, and going beyond them. The term comprises the entire set of multilingual linguistic practices, and, for this reason, is a transformative act. Thus, the concept of translanguaging enables bilingual and multilingual individuals to employ their complete linguistic repertoire in order to understand and produce meaning. From this point of view, the presenter urges people to start thinking about multilingual communication as a complex practice, which raises new questions regarding fundamental topics related to human communication.
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