This article looks at the definitions and scope of multilingualism and the different
perspectives used in its study. Multilingualism is a very common phenomenon that has …

How language is conceptualized as labor is a function of the economy within which profits
are made and businesses are structured. Under capitalist regimes, language practices have …

Innovations and Challenges in Applied Linguistics from the Global South provides an
original appraisal of the latest innovations and challenges in applied linguistics from the …

In applied linguistics and language education, an increased focus has been placed on
plurality and hybridity to challenge monolingualism, the native speaker norm, and the …

What motivates some linguistic minorities to maintain their language? Why do others shift
away from it rather quickly? Are there specific conditions-environmental or personal …

In this ground breaking new book David Block proposes a new working definition of social
class in applied linguistics. Traditionally, research on language and identity has focused on …

In this article, we establish direct links between language policy on the one hand and
assessment in multilingual contexts on the other hand. We illustrate the bi-directional …

Introducing Multilingualism is a comprehensive and user-friendly introduction to the dynamic
field of multilingualism. Adopting a compelling social and critical approach and covering …

Contemporary globalized society is characterized by mobility and change, two phenomena
that have a direct impact on the broad linguistic landscape. Language proficiency is no …

In the introduction to the special issue 'Elite Multilingualism: Discourses, practices, and
debates', we focus on 'elite multilingualism'as a means to provide a window into the complex …