Ortactepe Hart, Deniz,

Social justice and the language classroom : reflection, action, and transformation / Deniz Ortactepe Hart. - xxi, 242 pages ; 24 cm. - Edinburgh textbooks in applied linguistics . - Edinburgh textbooks in applied linguistics. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Challenging the liberal notion of the classroom as a neutral space, 'Social Justice and the Language Classroom' invites you to become advocates, allies, and activists, and gives you the conceptual and practical tools to fight against systemic injustice in education and beyond. This practical resource book examines issues of inequity, marginalization, discrimination, and oppression that are regularly experienced by language learners coming from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, social class, ability, language and sexuality.

9781474491761 (pbk.) : £24.99


English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers--Social aspects.
Language and education.
Social justice and education.
Educational equalization.
Language.