A Multilingual Identity Approach to Intercultural Stance in Language Learning

Autor/in	Fielding, Ruth
Titel	A Multilingual Identity Approach to Intercultural Stance in Language Learning
Quelle	In: Language Learning Journal, 49 (2021) 4, S.466-482 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Fielding, Ruth)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0957-1736
DOI	10.1080/09571736.2021.1912154
Schlagwörter	Multilingualism; Self Concept; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Foreign Countries; Curriculum Development; Multicultural Education; Cultural Awareness; Correlation; Metacognition; Social Integration; Bilingualism; Biculturalism; Teaching Methods; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Selbstkonzept; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Ausland; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Multikulturelle Erziehung; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Korrelation; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Soziale Integration; Bilingualismus; Bikulturalität; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Australien
Abstract	An intercultural stance within languages education has been widely embraced within curriculum planning in Australia. Yet prior research has shown that in implementation the stance may not reach its full potential. A key element of an intercultural stance is a focus on reciprocal understanding and "intra"cultural change. Students must reconsider their own identities in order to better understand others, conceptualising themselves as emerging multilinguals may further strengthen this aspect of intercultural stance. In such a stance identity development is a process, identities are constantly evolving and self-awareness is integral to understanding others. While reciprocity, decentring and consideration of 'self' have each been emphasised within intercultural stance, further emphasis upon multilingual identity could deepen the intercultural experience. This paper theorises a multilingual identity approach to intercultural stance in which multilingual identity intersects with intercultural languages education. This approach synthesises the existing literature on identity, "multilingual" identity and intercultural understanding. The key intersections are identified as: "the inter-relationship of language and culture," "imagined identities," "self-concept," "feelings of belonging and consideration of self and others (reflexivity)." (As Provided).
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Update	2022/1/01