Dominant Language Constellations for Teachers: A Practical Dimension

This book focuses on practical use of the Dominant Language Constellations (DLC) approach, not only in formal settings, but also in social and family domains. It addresses the daily needs of all those who deal with multilingual reality. The key unique feature of the volume is its focus on giving practical advice, recommendations, and suggestions that can help individuals deal with real-life multilingual situations. It covers multiple social and geographical contexts, bringing insights into working directly with family members, children and adults, and educational stakeholders. While based on DLC theory and empirical studies, this volume appeals directly to practitioners, both in-service and future teachers, as well as teacher educators, parents and social workers in multilingual settings.

Larissa Aronin is a University Professor at the VIZJA University in Warsaw, Poland. She is a Distinguished scholar in multilingualism (IAM, Groningen 2024). She has served two terms as a Board Member of the International Association of Multilingualism and is as an Editorial Board member of a number of peer-reviewed journals. She has published multiple articles, encyclopedia entries and books on multilingualism and applied linguistics. Among the most recent ones are three volumes on DLC in 2020, 2021 and 2023 (Springer) and the textbook on Multilingualism An Advanced Guide to Multilingualism 2022, published by Edinburgh University Press.

Eva Vetter is an applied linguist and has been a professor of language teaching and learning research at the University of Vienna since 2011. She was previously a teacher of French and geography. Her research interests focus on the relationship between language and power, particularly in the field of education. How are inequalities produced linguistically and equal opportunities strengthened? She researches topics such as language policy, heteroglossic language use, linguistic minorities or political and public discourses of inclusion and exclusion. She sees her academic work as a contribution to peaceful coexistence in a sustainable society.