Languages in Relation: Rethinking Education through Pluralistic Approaches

In sociohistorical contexts marked by increasing mobility, the diversification of linguistic repertoires, rising inequalities, identity-based retreats, and the weakening of democratic values and debate, pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures offer essential resources for (re)thinking education, language teaching, living together, and civic participation in our contemporary world. By fostering the (re)cognition of linguistic and cultural plurality, the development of critical thinking, and dialogue across languages, they contribute to the construction of more inclusive and equitable educational environments.

On the occasion of the association’s 25th anniversary, the 12th EDILIC Congress proposes to explore the scope and evolution of these approaches through the four strands brought together in the Framework of Reference for Pluralistic Approaches to Languages and Cultures (FREPA): Awakening to Languages, Integrated Didactic Approach of Languages, Teaching Intercomprehension between Related Languages, and Intercultural Education (Candelier & de Pietro, 2025, Masats, Moore & Llompart, 2025) . The congress also aims to highlight the intersections, extensions, and ongoing theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical developments that are currently shaping the field.

The congress seeks to create a space for reflection on how pluralistic approaches respond to contemporary transformations in educational, social, and technological contexts, as well as on the questions they raise, the tensions they reveal, and the perspectives they open for plurilingual and intercultural education and learning.

Candelier, Michel & de Pietro, Jean-François (2025).

Masats, Dolors, Moore, Emilee, & Llompart, Júlia (2025). Key concepts for educating in and for plurilingualism. Servei de Publicacions de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.