Abstract

Language is core to how we express ourselves and connect with each other, and is inextricably linked to culture, identity, and power. Practices of language justice – simply defined as the right to communicate in the language in which one feels most comfortable- enable each of us to bring our full selves into the room; to listen to the life experiences, struggles, and hopes of others coming from different contexts; and to engage in respectful dialogue, build solidarity, and set the foundation for effective multilingual, multicultural, and multiracial work (Antena, 2013).

Session and activities

An open conversation exploring linguistically diverse classrooms and language justice framework focused on the practices, needs and perspectives of tutors, course leaders, technicians and other student facing staff members. Creating possibilities and imagining of new experiences, formats and delivery towards a multilingual creative education.