Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South
We are pleased to invite researchers, educators, and advocates to contribute chapters to an upcoming edited volume titled “Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South”, for submission as an edited volume to Routledge. This volume is edited by Dr. Mona Nishizaki (University of Genoa), Dr. Rafael Timmermann (Federal University of Pará), and Prof. Dr. Kyria Finardi (Federal University of Espírito Santo) and aims to identify, interrogate and hopefully interrupt the ongoing legacies of colonialism that continue to shape education systems across the Global South, with particular focus on whose knowledge, experiences, and perspectives are centered and whose are marginalized. At the same time, as we observe a growth in English Medium Instruction (EMI) as the internationalization of higher education accelerates, we seek to highlight how the Global South can carve its own place in this evolving landscape while promoting multilingualism in situated, decolonized educational practices. This book will showcase local voices and experiences that connect to global trends, emphasizing the importance of multilingualism and decolonization in shaping more inclusive and equitable educational futures. We welcome contributions that explore both theoretical frameworks and practical approaches from diverse contexts within the Global South. Submissions may include but are not limited to:
Original research studies
Conceptual/theoretical papers
Case studies of best practices
Policy analyses
Reflections on grassroots initiatives
We are particularly interested in chapters addressing one or more of the following broad themes:
Decolonizing Education: Reclaiming Knowledge and Epistemologies in the Global South
Multilingualism and Linguistic Justice in Postcolonial Contexts
English as a Global Language: Opportunities and Challenges for the Global South
Navigating Globalization: The Global South in the Internationalized Higher Education Landscape
Pedagogical Innovations: Bridging Local and Global Contexts in Multilingual Classrooms
Language, Power, and Identity in Higher Education: Whose Voices Are Heard?
Policy, Equity, and Access in Education in and for the Global South
English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Its Impact on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Grassroots Educational Movements: possibilities and challenges for Local Voices and Global Advocacy
Technology in Education: exploring affordances and challenges in a Multilingual-Interconnected World
We invite contributions that critically engage with these topics from local perspectives, emphasizing the ways in which educational practices in the Global South can influence and reshape global discourses. Contributors are encouraged to provide contextually grounded insights that reflect the realities of multilingualism, colonial legacies, and the push for decolonization in educational settings.
Submission Guidelines:
Please submit an abstract (300–500 words) that clearly outlines your chapter's focus, methodology (if applicable), and how it relates to the overarching themes of the volume. Please submit your abstract and biography to elinetbrazil@gmail.com
Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2025
Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2025
Full chapter submission deadline: 15 August 2025
For inquiries, please contact the editors at elinetbrazil2024@gmail.com