Decoloniality in Multilingual University Spaces

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Sarah Hopkyns (University of St Andrews, University College London, and Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies)

Decoloniality in Multilingual University Spaces

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Sarah Hopkyns (University of St Andrews, University College London, and Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies)

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Cambridge University Press
28 May 2026

Bilingualism & multilingualism; Translation & interpretation; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Elements in Applied Linguistics

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This Element explores multilingual university spaces and decoloniality, critically examining how coloniality and neoliberalism intersect. While neoliberal language policies aim to equip students with English as a 'lingua academia', critical issues relating to students' translingual identities and belonging are often overlooked. Empirical data are shared from a linguistic landscape study involving a walking ethnography of a university educationscape in the United Arab Emirates, whereby Emirati students share insights on signage and spaces as 'intertextual products' connected to (un)belonging. Data are analysed through thematic and nexus analysis with main themes including the dominance of English, imbalanced bilingualism, bottom-up translanguaging, everyday nationalism, and sticky places and objects. Findings are discussed in relation to the study setting and other global contexts. The Element closes with practical suggestions on decolonising action relevant to a range of multilingual university spaces and future research directions.

By: Sarah Hopkyns (University of St Andrews University College London and Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9781009569071
ISBN 10: 1009569074
Series: Elements in Applied Linguistics
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 28 May 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active