Routledge Language Education in Multilingual Colombia - Routledge

This critical collection examines the linguistic, cultural, and political forces shaping multilingual Colombia, offering cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives on the country's unique sociolinguistic landscape. The volume explores how Spanish, Spanish-based and English-based Creoles, Indigenous linguistic and cultural heritages, migrant languages, and English language education policy intersect within Colombia's complex multilingual environment. Through contributions from scholars working in the field, the book outlines the changing dynamics of multilingualism in the Global South, providing new insights into language education practice and policy in contexts where multiple languages and cultures coexist. This Routledge critical studies resource is essential for researchers, educators, and policymakers seeking to understand the real-world challenges and opportunities of language education in diverse, multilingual societies.