Translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca in the Plurilingual Classroom by Anna Mendoza

Authors : Ömer Gökhan Ulum

Pages : 131-137

Doi:10.47806/ijesacademic.1601802

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Publication Date : 2025-02-28

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca in the Plurilingual Classroom by Anna Mendoza, published by Multilingual Matters in 2023, offers a nuanced exploration of multilingual practices within the specific sociolinguistic context of Honolulu, Hawaii. Positioned within the broader discourse of multilingual education, this book examines how high school students, drawing from diverse linguistic backgrounds, utilise translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in their daily interactions and learning processes. Mendoza\\\'s work significantly contributes to the field, bridging theoretical perspectives on translanguaging and ELF with empirical insights derived from linguistic ethnography. Through a detailed examination of classroom dynamics, this book challenges conventional notions of language use in education, proposing a more inclusive approach that recognises and values the full linguistic repertoires of students. This review will critically evaluate Mendoza\\\'s work, focusing on the context, content, critical analysis, comparisons, and conclusion.
Keywords : Dillerarası Geçiş, Çokdilli Eğitim, Lingua Franca Olarak İngilizce (ELF), Dilsel Etnografi, Çokdillilik