JOURNAL ARTICLE

Beyond Language: The Complex Positioning Work by Language Teachers in an Integration Classroom.

Published In: Applied Linguistics, 2023, v. 44, n. 4. P. 678 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Lønsmann, Dorte 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the multifaceted roles of language teachers in a Danish language and integration programme for adult migrants, highlighting how their work extends beyond traditional language instruction. The teachers act as enforcers of integration laws, mediators between students and Danish authorities, and motivators balancing encouragement with realistic outlooks on refugees’ labour market prospects. Through ethnographic research, the study reveals the tensions teachers navigate between marginalizing and empowering students, managing emotional labor, and exercising discretionary power within a politicized integration system. The findings underscore the need for teacher training and institutional support that prepare language teachers for these complex roles in integration contexts.

Additional Information

Source:Applied Linguistics. 2023/08, Vol. 44, Issue 4, p678
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:0142-6001
DOI:10.1093/applin/amac053
Accession Number:169828320
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