What is it about?

This Perspectives column challenges us educators and curriculum theorists to explore the role of contemporary and challenging social problems in language classes. Ennser-Kananen, in her anchor piece, urges us to imagine ways of talking about some of the most difficult topics facing society, and student, through the lenses students bring to class. Language classes can be envisioned as critical spaces where social action and social justice can be enacted.

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Why is it important?

This collection of essays address some of the most pressing political and social issues of our times through curriculum and instruction, in the context of classroom language instruction. It's time to bring the outside in.

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This page is a summary of: Exploring Social Justice in World Language Education Through the Lens of Pain, Modern Language Journal, June 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/modl.12337.
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