Garcia's Research on Translanguaging and the Concerns Raised by Fishman in the 1980s
For each question, draw from the readings assigned for class (theory) AND from your own experiences with or as a language learner (practice). Your responses will be evaluated both on the accuracy of the response and how well you address key concepts related to the topic as presented in the readings, supplementary materials, and class discussions. Each question will be scored out of 10 points.
How Has Garcia's Research On Translanguaging Addressed the Concerns Raised By Fishman in The 1980s?
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In the field of translanguaging, it is crucial to understand the interconnectedness between bilingual education and sociolinguistics in our contemporary society. Fishman (1982) researched the dynamic relationship between language and society and called for educators to employ a sociological lens to enhance our comprehension of bilingual education. García and Kleifgen's (2010) work on translanguaging was founded on this perspective, and it aims to address critical concerns noted by Fishman (1982). In his work, Fishman (1982) was concerned with the need for a sociological approach to recognize and navigate the societal functions of language varieties. García and Kleifgen (2010) challenged traditional boundaries