multilingualism; management; European Union; workplace; multilingual; native
Abstract :
[en] This contribution draws attention to the motivations of linguistic behaviour and its effects in the professional context of a European institution. Qualitative interviews disclosed a habit of stressing the importance of 'native English’ in a multinational team. The analysis of stances linked the habit to an undesirable objectification of ‘native English’ trainees and stereotypical assumptions about their language skills – a revelation that prompted managers to revise their approach to the talk about language.
Disciplines :
Languages & linguistics
Author, co-author :
LOVRITS, Veronika ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Humanities (DHUM) > Multilingualism
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Implications of the managers’ preference for ‘native speakers’ in a multinational team
Publication date :
In press
Main work title :
Le plurilingualisme au travail : méthodes, pratiques, formation
Main work alternative title :
[en] Multilingualism at work: methods, practices, teaching
Publisher :
Peter Lang
Collection name :
Champs Didactiques Plurilingues » sous-collection « Échanges de la recherche
