This presentation explores the intricate relationship between language ideology, languaging, World Englishes, and translingualism, drawing on the works of scholars such as Alastair Pennycook and A. S. Canagarajah. It begins by defining language ideology and its implications for social hierarchies and power dynamics, emphasising how beliefs about language influence identity and communication. The concept of World Englishes will also be addressed by discussing the relationship between language ideology and English as an international language, advocating for the recognition of diverse English varieties shaped by local cultures, and emphasising the importance of inclusive language education. Finally, translingualism will be presented as a framework that transcends rigid language boundaries, promoting fluid communication in multicultural contexts. By examining these interconnected frameworks, the presentation underscores the need for an inclusive approach to language that recognizes the legitimacy of diverse linguistic practices, ultimately contributing to a richer understanding of language as a dynamic and evolving phenomenon in a globalised world.

Speaker Biography

Jennifer Andrus

Jennifer Andrus is Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Studies at the University of Utah, United States, where she teaches courses on rhetorical theory, discourse analysis, legal rhetoric, and gender & rhetoric. Her research for the last two decades has been on domestic violence, law, and law enforcement. A prolific researcher, she has written numerous articles and two books: her first book, Entextualizing Domestic Violence: Language Ideology and Violence Against Women in the Anglo-American Hearsay Principle, was published by Oxford University Press in 2015. Her second book, Narratives of Domestic Violence: Policing Identity and Indexicality, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. Additionally, she has published a number of articles on the discourses involved in circulating and maintaining domestic violence in US society. She is active in presenting her work, and is a member of The Rhetoric Society of America and The American Association of Applied Linguistics, among other scholarly associations. Professor Andrus combines her scholarly interests with real-world investments in a number of ways. She currently serves on a Utah Courts committee and is a founding board member of the charitable foundation, Fight Against Domestic Violence. Professor Andrus also works as a consultant for the Utah Office of Victims of Violent Crimes, is on the new Governor’s Victim Services Commission, and volunteers in other ways. She also gives presentations and talks about domestic violence and other forms of violence against women both internationally and locally in a number of forums.

About the Presenter(s)
-Jennifer Andrus is Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Studies at the University of Utah, United States, where she teaches courses on rhetorical theory, discourse analysis, legal rhetoric, and gender & rhetoric.

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