Publications

Publication details [#59048]

Makalela, Leketi. 2014. Fluid identity construction in language contact zones: metacognitive reflections on Kasi-taal languaging practices. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism 17 (6) : 668–682.

Publication type

Article in journal

Publication language

English

Keywords

identity negotiation | language contact | language mixing | language use | multilingualism

Place, Publisher

Routledge

Journal WWW

www.multilingual-matters.com/multi/onlinej.asp

Annotation

This study explores how semi-urban, multi-ethnic and multilingual Johannesburg students construct their new complex identities through Kasi-taal (trans)languaging practices, breaking borders and encompassing linguistic systems traditionally handled as distinct units.