Decolonizing Language Learning: Power Dynamics and Social Justice in Critical Language Pedagogy

Andi, Asrifan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9934-6129, Silvana, M. Hasan, Selvi, Panggua ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8089-8054, Octaberlina, Like Raskova ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8829-5266, Yusmah, Yusmah, Sulaeman, Sulaeman ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7579-5408 and Kartini, Kartini (2025) Decolonizing Language Learning: Power Dynamics and Social Justice in Critical Language Pedagogy. In: Redefining Language Education Through Critical Language Pedagogy. 1, 1 (1). IGI Global Scientifc Publishing, Amerika Serikat, pp. 141-167. ISBN 9798369383827 UNSPECIFIED : UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

This chapter examines language education's historical and current power relations to discuss decolonizing language learning. It shows how colonial histories have forced underprivileged groups to speak English, eroding their linguistic and cultural identity. The chapter challenges linguistic hierarchies to promote social justice and linguistic variety in language education. Critical Language Pedagogy examines how language training reinforces or challenges social inequality. Creating a more fair language education system requires including indigenous languages and knowledge systems, tackling linguistic hegemony, and developing alternative evaluation methodologies. It requires a future-focused approach that prioritizes social justice, equity, and undoing colonial legacies in language learning.

Item Type:	Book Section
Keywords:	Decolonizing; Language; Learning; Power Dynamics; Social Justice; Critical Language and Pedagogy
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130204 English and Literacy Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL) 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130207 LOTE, ESL and TESOL Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of English Language Education
Depositing User:	Like Raskova
Date Deposited:	19 Jun 2025 10:46

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