A. Suresh Canagarajah
3 books
About the Author
A. Suresh Canagarajah is a distinguished scholar and educator whose work has profoundly influenced the fields of applied linguistics and language education. Born in Sri Lanka and now a professor at Pennsylvania State University, Canagarajah has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections of language, culture, and power in global contexts. His seminal book, Resisting Linguistic Imperialism in English Teaching (Oxford Applied Linguistics), critiques the dominance of English as a tool of cultural hegemony and advocates for multilingual pedagogies that empower marginalized voices. Drawing from his own experiences as a non-native English speaker, Canagarajah's research promotes translingual practices that foster equity in education. With numerous publications and awards, he continues to shape debates on linguistic diversity and decolonizing language instruction worldwide.
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