"Translanguaging refers to the complex and varied ways that bilingual and multilingual individuals navigate their academic, professional, and other social situations by utilizing all of their language skills in flexible and creative ways. Originally the result of research which examined pedagogy for students in bilingual classrooms, the dynamic research area of translanguaging has grown to encompass questions in language use and learning across the wider field of applied linguistics. Today, proponents of the study of translanguaging argue that pedagogical approaches based in translanguaging give bilingual and multilingual students a greater advantage in the classroom compared to earlier approaches to language acquisition, and researchers in this field have expanded their approaches to consider translanguaging in relation to complex social factors and contexts"-- Provided by publisher.

The authoritative reference work on Translanguaging, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing areas of research in modern linguistics Translanguaging has transformed how we understand language, bilingualism, and education, challenging conventional views and reshaping theory, policy, and practice. The Handbook of Translanguaging is the most comprehensive resource available, bringing together leading scholars from diverse disciplines and global perspectives to explore the theoretical foundations, educational applications, and interdisciplinary connections of this dynamic concept. Organized into three sections, the Handbook clarifies the conceptual and historical underpinnings of translanguaging, examines the role of translanguaging in education, and explores its intersections with digital communication, gender, media studies, and social justice. Detailed chapters consolidate existing research and set the stage for future inquiry, offering the depth and breadth needed to navigate and contribute to this rapidly evolving field. Integrating theoretical, methodological, and applied perspectives, The Handbook of Translanguaging: Features contributions from leading scholars and emerging voices from around the world, particularly from the Global South Addresses key theoretical perspectives, such as raciolinguistics, decoloniality, and bilingual cognition Examines the role of translanguaging bilingual education, language policy, Indigenous language education, literacy development, and assessment Discusses methodological challenges and ethical considerations in translanguaging research Highlights translanguaging's role in resistance, social justice, and transformative praxis Edited by a team of internationally recognized experts, The Handbook of Translanguaging is an invaluable reference for researchers, educators, and policymakers engaged in bilingualism, multilingual education, and language studies. It is also an essential text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in applied linguistics, bilingual education, sociolinguistics, and language policy.