Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana

This ethnographic case study examines the linguistic dynamics in a primary school in Tijuana, Mexico, a locality characterized by its superdiversity. The research explores the tensions related to language diversity in a border context where Spanish, English, Haitian Creole and Chinese-speaking stude...

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Autores principales: Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis, Páez Cárdenas, Juan
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Publicado: Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Humandiades. Instituto de Letras 2024
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superdiversity
sociolinguistic justice
linguistic racism
superdiversidad
justicia sociolingüística
racismo lingüístico
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/clt/article/view/8023
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spelling I48-R154-article-80232024-12-30T23:32:33Z Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana Desafíos lingüísticos en un contexto de superdiversidad: el caso de una primaria en Tijuana Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis Páez Cárdenas, Juan superdiversity sociolinguistic justice linguistic racism superdiversidad justicia sociolingüística racismo lingüístico This ethnographic case study examines the linguistic dynamics in a primary school in Tijuana, Mexico, a locality characterized by its superdiversity. The research explores the tensions related to language diversity in a border context where Spanish, English, Haitian Creole and Chinese-speaking students converge. Through participant observation and interviews, the study reveals how educational practices navigate between monolingualism and efforts towards linguistic inclusion. Manifestations of linguistic racism are identified, such as the exclusion of non-Spanish-speaking students and the stigmatization of language varieties. Isolated initiatives promoting sociolinguistic justice are also noted. The research underlines the need to implement practices that take advantage of linguistic diversity as a pedagogical resource. The findings reveal the challenges and opportunities presented by superdiversity in border educational contexts, contributing to the debate on inclusive educational policies in Mexico. Este estudio de caso etnográfico examina las dinámicas lingüísticas en una escuela primaria de Tijuana, México, localidad caracterizada por su superdiversidad. La investigación explora las tensiones relacionadas con la diversidad de lenguas en un contexto fronterizo donde convergen estudiantes hablantes de español, inglés, creole haitiano y chino. A través de la observación participante y entrevistas, el estudio revela cómo las prácticas educativas navegan entre el monolingüismo y los esfuerzos hacia la inclusión lingüística. Se identifican manifestaciones de racismo lingüístico, como la exclusión de estudiantes no hispanohablantes y la estigmatización de variedades lingüísticas. También se observan iniciativas aisladas que promueven la justicia sociolingüística. La investigación subraya la necesidad de implementar prácticas que aprovechen la diversidad lingüística como recurso pedagógico. Los hallazgos revelan los desafíos y oportunidades que presenta la superdiversidad en contextos educativos fronterizos, contribuyendo al debate sobre políticas educativas inclusivas en México. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Humandiades. Instituto de Letras 2024-12-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion text/html https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/clt/article/view/8023 10.30972/clt.258023 Cuadernos de Literatura; No. 25 (2024): Diciembre Cuadernos de Literatura; Núm. 25 (2024): Diciembre Cuadernos de Literatura; n. 25 (2024): Diciembre 2684-0499 0326-5102 spa https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/clt/article/view/8023/7558 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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topic superdiversity
sociolinguistic justice
linguistic racism
superdiversidad
justicia sociolingüística
racismo lingüístico
spellingShingle superdiversity
sociolinguistic justice
linguistic racism
superdiversidad
justicia sociolingüística
racismo lingüístico
Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis
Páez Cárdenas, Juan
Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
topic_facet superdiversity
sociolinguistic justice
linguistic racism
superdiversidad
justicia sociolingüística
racismo lingüístico
author Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis
Páez Cárdenas, Juan
author_facet Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis
Páez Cárdenas, Juan
author_sort Licon Zavala, Jorge Luis
title Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
title_short Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
title_full Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
title_fullStr Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
title_full_unstemmed Linguistic Challenges in a Context of Superdiversity: The Case of a Primary School in Tijuana
title_sort linguistic challenges in a context of superdiversity: the case of a primary school in tijuana
description This ethnographic case study examines the linguistic dynamics in a primary school in Tijuana, Mexico, a locality characterized by its superdiversity. The research explores the tensions related to language diversity in a border context where Spanish, English, Haitian Creole and Chinese-speaking students converge. Through participant observation and interviews, the study reveals how educational practices navigate between monolingualism and efforts towards linguistic inclusion. Manifestations of linguistic racism are identified, such as the exclusion of non-Spanish-speaking students and the stigmatization of language varieties. Isolated initiatives promoting sociolinguistic justice are also noted. The research underlines the need to implement practices that take advantage of linguistic diversity as a pedagogical resource. The findings reveal the challenges and opportunities presented by superdiversity in border educational contexts, contributing to the debate on inclusive educational policies in Mexico.
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