The Languaging of Higher Education in the Global South: De-Colonizing the Language of Scholarship and Pedagogy

This book provides a postcolonial critique of the languaging of higher education in the Global South and explores how Southern epistemologies can be used to decolonize post-secondary education. It highlights the ways in which language perpetuates Western constructs and knowledge production, and offers an alternative approach that applies and promotes Southern epistemologies and local knowledges. The volume addresses issues such as integrationism, epistemic solidarity, language policy and ideology, multilingualism, and the increasing use of technology in higher education institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this timely volume, the focus is placed on language practices within educational settings, offering a postcolonial critique of the languaging of higher education and exploring how Southern epistemologies can contribute to the decolonization of post-secondary education in the Global South. The book brings together a diverse range of contributions from scholars from various countries, including South Africa, Rwanda, Sudan, Qatar, Turkey, Portugal, Sweden, India, and Brazil. These scholars critically examine the use of language in various aspects of higher education, highlighting both subtle and explicit ways in which it perpetuates Western constructs and knowledge production. Through the utilization of Southern theories and epistemologies, the chapters provide an alternative approach, emphasizing practice and research that promotes Southern epistemologies and local knowledge.

The volume addresses critical issues such as integrationism, epistemic solidarity, language policy and ideology, multilingualism, and the increasing integration of technology in higher education institutions. By challenging these issues, the book offers valuable insights into the complexities of language and education in the Global South.

This innovative book appeals to researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students in the fields of higher education, applied linguistics, and multicultural education. It particularly resonates with those who are interested in the decolonization of education and language, as it provides valuable perspectives and strategies for promoting equity and diversity in educational contexts.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367686543