Abstract
In this introductory paper, we argue for a stronger link between language and intercultural communication research, theory development, and social/political action. We aim to reignite the debate about our role as public transformative intellectuals and to let advocacy and empowerment be embedded in our work. This calls for a shift in focus from the elite groups who have dominated the intercultural narrative to disenfranchised groups like refugees and (forced) migrant workers. We also reflect on our multi-positionality as scholars, and we present a dialectics of language, intercultural communication and social activism. Finally, we introduce the 12 papers that comprise the Special Issue.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-80 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Language and Intercultural Communication |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- advocacy and empowerment
- disenfranchised groups
- Intercultural research
- public intellectuals
- social activism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Linguistics and Language