Racing Translingualism in Composition: Toward a Race-Conscious Translingualism

Racing Translingualism offers theoretical and pedagogical reconsiderations of the translingual approach to language diversity by addressing the intersections of race and translingualism. It begins by offering generative critiques of translingualism and demonstrates the important intersections of race and translingualism by drawing upon voices typically marginalized by monolingual language ideologies and pedagogies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Racing Translingualism is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the complex interplay between race and translingualism, offering both theoretical and pedagogical insights into the translingual approach to language diversity. By foregrounding the intersections of race and translingualism, this collection extends the disciplinary conversations surrounding translingualism, challenging the notion of a colorblind approach to language.

The book begins by offering generative critiques of translingualism, highlighting the ways in which the approach's democratic orientation to language often avoids addressing issues of race, language, and power. It exposes the appeal to colorblind racist tropes of equal opportunity that underpin translingualism, emphasizing the need for a race-conscious translingual praxis.

Following these critiques, the contributors demonstrate the significant intersections of race and translingualism by drawing upon the voices typically marginalized by monolingual language ideologies and pedagogies. They explore the ways in which race shapes the experiences of language learners, the politics of language translation, and the construction of language identities.

In conclusion, Racing Translingualism offers a unique perspective on how translingualism is theorized and practiced, advocating for a race-conscious approach rather than a colorblind one. By directly addressing the links between language, race, and racism, the book contributes to the advancement of the field by pushing the boundaries of existing theories and methodologies.

The contributors to this collection are a diverse group of scholars and practitioners who bring their expertise and perspectives to the table. They include Lindsey Albracht, Steven Alvarez, Bethany Davila, Tom Do, Jaclyn Hilberg, Bruce Horner, Aja Martinez, Esther Milu, Stephanie Mosher, Yasmine Romero, Karen Rowan, Rachael Shapiro, Shawanda Stewart, Brian Stone, Victor Villanueva, Missy Watson, among others.

Their contributions are insightful, thought-provoking, and provide valuable insights into the complex relationship between race and translingualism. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in language diversity, language policy, and the politics of language.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646422098