Bøker i Linguistic Diversity and Langu-serien

This book is a multidisciplinary analysis of the meaning and dynamics of multilingualism from the perspectives of multilingual communities in the margins. Its comparative analysis of language-in-education policies and applications of multilingual education in diverse contexts shows some promises and challenges in the education of minority children.

This book examines the arguments for rejecting multilingual education in Iran, as four academic experts counter these arguments with evidence that mother tongue-based education has resulted in positive outcomes in other countries. The book aims to shine a light on the debate in Iran and show how multilingual education could benefit the country.