Translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca in the Plurilingual Classroom

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Focusing on multilingual practices, this book delves into how speakers of less commonly taught languages utilize translanguaging, code-switching, and stylization in secondary classrooms in Hawai'i. It examines the role of these languages in conjunction with English as a lingua franca, highlighting their impact on students' participation in classroom tasks and social interactions. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the dynamics of language use in diverse educational settings.