Full Description
In this edited volume, D'Orazzi, Hajek, Mullan and Ohashi unveil the rich tapestry of language education across Australia's diverse landscape. The contributors present various case studies and experimental practices that are transforming language learning in established European and Asian language programs, as well as showcasing vital efforts to preserve and revitalize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
First-hand accounts in the volume reveal how collaborative approaches are creating resilient, inclusive language programs, and explore evidence-based strategies for sustainable language program development. The insights into decolonized pedagogical approaches that honor indigenous knowledge systems, the proposed frameworks for cross-institutional collaboration, and the solutions to common challenges faced by language educators in English-dominant countries everywhere, all provide a roadmap for innovation applicable beyond Australian borders.
An essential resource for language and culture educators, researchers, practitioners and policy makers from applied linguistics and language, this volume also offers substantive theoretical advancements while simultaneously providing innovative pedagogical frameworks for those dedicated to addressing diverse learner demographics.
Contents
Foreword Alison Lewis Introduction: Looking back and moving forward together Giuseppe D'Orazzi, John Hajek, Kerry Mullan and Jun Ohashi 1. Gesturing towards language learning and teaching otherwise Macarena Ortiz-Jiménez and Adriana Díaz 2. Reciprocity in Intercultural Learning in a First Nations context: Two Teachers Talk about Yuwaalaraay Language, Culture and Country Mindy Gibbs, Lucy Howard-Shibuya, Robyn Moloney, and Susan Poetsch 3. Cultivating critical thinking of Chinese international students through media analysis: A translanguaging approach Wei Wang 4. Teaching Indigenous languages at Australian universities John Giacon and Jane Simpson 5. All together now! The importance of regular language classes for adults in the Aboriginal language revival context Mary-Anne Gale & Rob Amery 6. Re-centring and re-imagining Indonesian teaching in Australia Howard Manns, Michael Ewing, Sharyn Davies and Jess Kruk 7. Let's wax lyrical! The value of languages for increasing creativity and well-being Alexandra Ludewig 8. Understanding students' attitudes towards the study of languages to shape future directions: A case study at Flinders University Eric Bouvet, Lisa Harper Campbell, Javier Diaz, Christèle Maizonniaux, Tom Power, Mirella Wyra 9. Team-taught culture units in European languages: Fostering cultural literacy and reflective practice Brigid Maher and Gregoria Manzin 10. Honours programs in languages: Risks and rewards of addressing the decline Heather Merle Benbow, Jonathan Benney, Anne E. McLaren and Ikuko Nakane
