Focusing on language ideologies within globalised contexts, this work employs ethnographic methods and a deconstructive lens to explore the role of language in Salsa dance communities in Germany and Australia. It investigates how languages function as symbols in transnational, non-ethnic cultures, offering insights into the complex interplay between language and identity in diverse social practices.
A Comparative Analysis of Migrant Language Education in Great Britain and Germany
The book explores the critical importance of acquiring reading and writing skills in one's mother tongue, highlighting it as a fundamental human right supported by linguistic scholars and organizations like UNESCO. It critiques national education systems for their frequent disregard of this principle, emphasizing the implications for cultural identity and educational equity. Through various case studies and analyses, it advocates for reforms that prioritize mother tongue education to enhance learning outcomes and preserve linguistic diversity.