Language and Antiracism: An Antiracist Approach to Teaching (Spanish) Language in the USA

This book provides language educators with practical tools to implement antiracist pedagogy in their classrooms, drawing on critical race theory, critical sociolinguistics, and language ideology to support its argument for antiracist pedagogy as a necessary form of direct action. It is part of the project of decolonizing universities and is accompanied by online resources to help the reader adapt and develop the material.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Multilingual Matters

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the role of language educators in combating racism in society and institutions. It begins by asserting that being non-racist or taking a neutral position is insufficient in the face of a racist society and institutions. Therefore, the book offers practical tools and strategies for language educators to implement antiracist pedagogy in their classrooms.

The author provides a solid theoretical foundation for their practical suggestions, drawing on critical race theory, critical sociolinguistics, and language ideology. They argue that antiracist pedagogy is a necessary form of direct action to challenge and dismantle racist systems and structures.

The author emphasizes that antiracist pedagogy is not just about addressing individual biases or attitudes but about transforming the broader cultural and institutional norms that perpetuate racism. They argue that it is essential to decolonize universities, which means going beyond tokenistic diversity initiatives and addressing the systemic racism that exists in these institutions.

The book provides detailed pedagogical suggestions and examples that language educators can use to promote antiracist teaching and learning in their classrooms. These suggestions are accompanied by online resources that will help readers adapt and develop the material for their own classrooms.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for language educators who are committed to promoting social justice and equity in their classrooms and beyond. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to implementing antiracist pedagogy, and it challenges readers to think critically about the role of language in perpetuating and challenging racism.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800410442