[Edling] Call for Submissions - Edited Volume Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

Education, Languages and Internationalisation Network

Dear ELINET Community

*Deadline extended to 15 February*

"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 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).

This volume 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 at gmail.com.

Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 15 February 2025
Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2025
Full chapter submission deadline: 15 September 2025
For inquiries, please contact the editors at elinetbrazil2024 at gmail.com

We look forward to your submissions and to amplifying the local voices that
will shape the future of multilingual education in the Global South.


The Conference Organisers
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