It is frequently claimed that linguistic and cultural diversity present challenges in contemporary societies. This diversity also presents opportunities, including ways that multilingualism can function as a bridge for intercultural encounters and intergenerational relations. Projects by network members highlight some of the benefits of linguistic and cultural diversity, and thus have potential to productively shape education and migration policies.
The relationship between language and culture is central to our understanding of migration discourses and experiences. We approach the WUN Global Challenge of Understanding Cultures by taking the interface between Multilingualism and Mobility as our departure point. To advance our broader understandings of Multilingualism and Mobility, network members will share and synthesise findings based on local projects framed by four key points of orientation:
- Language and cultural heritage
- Language and social networks
- Language and education
- Language policy and migration
Visit the Multilingualism & Mobility in the Northern & Southern Hemispheres website
Outcomes
Academic publications
2019
- Horner, K. and J. Dailey-O’Cain (2019) Multilingualism, (Im)mobilities and Spaces of Belonging. Bristol: Multilingual Matters
2018
- Horner, Kristine (Sheffield) and J. Dailey-O’Cain (Alberta) (eds): Multilingualism and (Im)mobilities: Language, Identity and Power. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Who's involved
Dr Jennifer Dailey-O’Cain, University of Alberta
Associate Professor Jordan Lachler, University of Alberta
Dr Elaine Ballard, The University of Auckland
Associate Professor Louisa Buckingham, The University of Auckland
Dr Mi Yung Park, The University of Auckland
Dr James Hawkey, University of Bristol
Ming-yue (Michelle) Gu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Xiaoyan (Grace) Guo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Professor Mike Baynham, University of Leeds
Dr Louise Harvey, University of Leeds
Dr James Simpson, University of Leeds
Associate Professor Lauren Wagner, Maastricht University
Dr John Bellamy, The University of Sheffield
Dr Andrew Frank Bradley, The University of Sheffield
Frieda Coetzee, The University of Sheffield
Dr Mark Payne, The University of Sheffield
Dr Audrey Small, The University of Sheffield
Professor Clare Mar-Molinero, University of Southampton
Dr Darren Paffey, University of Southampton
Dr Adriana Patino, University of Southampton
Professor Patrick Stevenson, University of Southampton
Dr Xiaodong (Wes) Lin, University of York
