Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 36

The topic of this podcast will focus on how multilingualism is viewed in the classroom in today's society. Most schools discourage students from speaking in languages other than English. By creating this podcast we hope to raise awareness on multilingualism and highlight the benefits of affirming multilingualism in the classroom setting.

In this episode of “Let’s Talk”, Cassandra, Gianna, Laveena, Danielle, and Givana join Emily to discuss standard language. The episode talks about the damaging effects of standard language and it’s harmful history among youth. This episode encourages the listener to fight the standard language and explains why this is important. 

In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important for other countries to learn English and about English, but teachings of other languages are not enforced in American schools? Why? When did this begin? What can we do to change it?

This episode talks about the growing issue of language discrimination in schools. Our podcast focuses on ways teachers and faculty can change this problem and how we can bring awareness to it. 

In this podcast, the speakers discuss different classroom techniques that teachers can use to diversify their classrooms linguistically. The speakers suggest class activities that can incorporate students' languages and cultures and encourage all students to participate comfortably in the classroom.

In this episode we discuss utilizing Braille in our school campus and communities to help people with visual disabilities. We all ask individual questions and base our conversations off our research and opinions.

In this episode we address and challenge the systematic and common sense notions of linguistic hierarchies. It is stressed how strong of an impact it has on our everyday linguistic styles. There is no proper or improper way to speak English and we, as a society, need to unlearn this false fact.

In this episode, we share the information about misconceptions and ideologies in school settings about the English language and bilingualism in a discussion format. The discussion includes questions on thoughts about key points of the topic and each guest will share their thoughts and how it can be better for schools. 

In this episode, we will talk about multililingualism. The goal is to embrace multilingualism and make everyone feel safe and welcome to embrace their linguistic background. We will be advocating for how to embrace your own multilingualism.

This episode explores the use of idioms in language learning, especially in virtual exchange intercultural interactions. Idioms are used in everyday language and can be specific to certain cultures or languages. We will talk about how understanding idioms can help better understand the language and culture around you.