Identity, Power, and Prestige in Switzerland's Multilingual Education

Switzerland is known for its multilingualism, yet not all languages are represented equally in society. The situation is exacerbated by the influx of heritage languages and English through migration and globalization processes which challenge the traditional education system. This study is the first to investigate how schools in Grisons, Fribourg, and Zurich negotiate neoliberal forces leading to a growing necessity of English, a romanticized view on national languages, and the social justice perspective of institutionalizing heritage languages. It uncovers power and legitimacy issues and showcases students' and teachers' complex identities to advocate equitable multilingual education.

Author: Anna Becker
Publisher: Transcript Publishing
Published: 06/13/2023
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9783837666199
ISBN10: 3837666190
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Organizations & Institutions
- Education | Educational Policy & Reform
- Social Science | Popular Culture