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Speech and the City examines the intersection of multilingualism, decolonial thought, and urban civic engagement. Yaron Matras argues that cities are fundamentally multilingual spaces where diverse language practices reflect complex social hierarchies rooted in colonial legacies. The book challenges dominant assumptions about language standardization and national monolingualism, proposing instead that universities have a civic responsibility to recognize and value linguistic diversity.
Matras demonstrates how language policies and practices in urban settings both reflect and reinforce power structures. He advocates for decolonial approaches to language education and research, emphasizing how academic institutions can become spaces for social transformation. The work combines sociolinguistic analysis with decolonial theory to offer insights relevant to educators, policymakers, and urban planners concerned with inclusive, equitable cities.
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