Journal of Multilingual Theories and Practices - "Multilingualism and Intercultural Dialogues: Creative and Reflexive Approaches to Identity and Belonging in Migration and Digital Spaces"

Category: Publication

This special issue will focus on multilingualism as a critical dimension of migration experiences, digital transnationalism, and intercultural communication. It will draw from themes presented at the conference 'Beyond Borders: Creative Methods and Reflexive Approaches to Migration, Media, and Intercultural Dialogue', addressing how multilingual practices shape and are shaped by the intersections of migration, media, and intercultural dialogue. This special issue will aim to explore innovative and reflexive methodologies, along with empirical studies that highlight the role of multilingualism in fostering (or hindering) social cohesion, identity formation, and ethical engagement in global migration contexts. This special issue will contribute to understanding multilingualism not merely as a linguistic phenomenon but as a socio-political and cultural practice deeply intertwined with migration and media. It aligns with the journal's mission to showcase rigorous, theory-driven, and methodologically diverse research that resonates globally. The special issue will welcome articles that could be: • Empirical studies: Case studies on multilingual communication in migration crises, border zones, or diasporic communities. • Theoretical papers: Reflections on multilingualism as a lens to understand migration and intercultural dialogue. • Methodological contributions: Innovative methods for researching multilingualism in migration and digital contexts. • Practitioner perspectives: Working papers from activists, educators, and policymakers engaged with multilingual migrant communities.

Initiator(s):
Anastassia Zabrodskaja , Erin Steitz , Zhu Hua

Deadline: 30.04.2025
Publication-Type: Article / Journal

https://linguistlist.org/issues/36/473/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

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