Native-Speakerism and Trans-Speakerism - Entering a New Era

Introducing the liberating concept of trans-speakerism, this book challenges prevailing linguistic biases and advocates for inclusive designations to foster equitable education, and empower language practitioners and researchers. By valuing diverse linguistic backgrounds, it shows how to cultivate a fair language education landscape.

List of contents

1. Introduction: where it all began; 2. Well-trodden path: native-speakerism; 3. Untrodden path: trans-speakerism; 4. Voices of secondary school teachers; 5. Voices of graduate school students; 6. Voices of university professors; 7. Conclusion: where it all begins (again).

About the author

Takaaki Hiratsuka is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Graduate School of International Studies at Ryukoku University in Japan. His recent publications include Narrative Inquiry into Language Teacher Identity (2022, Routledge) and Team Teachers in Japan (2023, Routledge).

Summary

Introducing the liberating concept of trans-speakerism, this book challenges prevailing linguistic biases and advocates for inclusive designations to foster equitable education, and empower language practitioners and researchers. By valuing diverse linguistic backgrounds, it shows how to cultivate a fair language education landscape.

Product details

• Authors: Takaaki Hiratsuka, Takaaki (Ryukoku University Hiratsuka
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2024
• EAN: 9781009512923
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0951292-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching and learning, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher