Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education

by Ryuko Kubota (editor), Angel M.Y. Lin (Editor)

The concept and construct of race is often implicitly yet profoundly connected to issues of culture and identity. Meeting an urgent need for empirical and conceptual research that specifically explores critical issues of race, culture, and identities in second language education, the key questions addressed in this groundbreaking volume are Each chapter is grounded in theory and provides implications for engaged practice. Topics cover a wide range of themes that emerge from various pedagogical contexts. Authors from diverse racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and geopolitical locations include both established and beginning scholars in the field, making the content vibrant and stimulating. Pre-reading Questions and Discussion Questions in each chapter facilitate comprehension and encourage dialogue.

336 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Abbie Boelter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fantastic look at culture and race. Each chapter is an essay or results of studies that are incredibly fascinating.