Beyond Translation: Exploring Child Language Brokering in Alberta's Culturally Diverse Landscape

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dc.contributor.authorKassan, Anusha
dc.contributor.authorPalova, Katerina
dc.contributor.authorSilversides, Halley
dc.contributor.authorHenry, Geneca
dc.contributor.authorPagtalunan, Amielle
dc.contributor.authorAmery, Erica
dc.contributor.authorAmer, Shekoufeh
dc.contributor.authorKatoue, Walaa
dc.contributor.authorZak, Michelle
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-17T21:16:56Z
dc.date.available2024-10-17T21:16:56Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-26
dc.description.abstract“Beyond Translation” represents a seminal work that delves into the intricate world of child language brokering (CLB) within the rich tapestry of newcomer families in Alberta, Canada. With a distinct focus on addressing research gaps, this book showcases a comprehensive understanding of the practice where children act as language and cultural intermediaries for their parents during their settlement and integration into a new country. Through a blend of quantitative analysis and qualitative accounts in multiple languages (i.e., English, French, and Arabic), this research delves deep into the heart of CLB dynamics, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and underlying motivations shaping this phenomenon. As an outcome of this comprehensive mixed methods research and resulting workshops, best practices are outlined based on the findings. Central to the project’s significance is its approach to incorporating an ethnoculturally diverse sample of newcomers. This book successfully bridges an extant gap in scholarly literature rooted in the Alberta context. Notably, it diverges from the predominant trend of studies centered on ethnoculturally homogeneous youth samples in the United States, which often lack practical support tailored to address the multifaceted challenges confronted by this population. By contextualizing the research within Alberta’s culturally diverse fabric, the book provides valuable insights into the intricate complexities inherent in CLB. Moreover, by weaving both children’s and parents’ perspectives into the fabric of CLB research, the book adds a fresh dimension to the discourse on the topic, ensuring that key voices and experiences are heard and acknowledged. The insights presented in “Beyond Translation” go further than theory, and in this way, they have direct, practical application. For example, research findings are mobilized through programs that leverage the identified best practices to support newcomer families in their CLB journey. These practical supports reflect the book’s commitment to actionable change and enhancing the well-being of those involved in the CLB process. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to comprehend, navigate, and improve the practice of CLB in Alberta’s culturally diverse landscape. “Beyond Translation” transcends language barriers, cultural divides, and generational complexities – offering a holistic vision for enhancing communication, empowerment, emotional wellness, and unity within newcomer families.
dc.description.grantingagencySocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
dc.description.grantingagencyOther
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/119920
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisher.facultyWerklund School of Educationen
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
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dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canadaen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/
dc.subjectlanguage brokering
dc.subjecttranslation
dc.subjectparent child dynamics
dc.subjectintegration
dc.subjectnewcomers
dc.subjectimmigrant
dc.subjectrefugee
dc.subjectsecond language
dc.subjectenglish as a second language
dc.subjectenglish as an additional language
dc.titleBeyond Translation: Exploring Child Language Brokering in Alberta's Culturally Diverse Landscape
dc.typeBook
ucalgary.scholar.levelFaculty
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