Overview
This pioneering exploration of trans-speakerism takes readers on a journey that redefines the foundations of language education discourse. This edited volume serves as a vital contribution—bringing together assorted empirical studies and discussions contributed by scholars with various linguistic backgrounds and scholarly experiences from around the world to confront and deconstruct the enduring influence of native-speakerism. At the heart of this work is the innovative concept of trans-speakerism, which moves beyond historical bifurcated markers for language speakers. Via the adoption of all-embracing terminology—global speakers of English (GSEs), global teachers of English (GTEs), and global Englishes researchers (GERs)—we propose a richer, more contextual understanding that shines a light on individual agency and multiplicity. This volume therefore stands out not only for its theoretical insights but also for its ability to inspire change. We demonstrate new ways to visualize entrenched power dynamics in language education by asserting the strengths and experiences of all practitioners and researchers, whilst honoring their multifaceted identities beyond reductive linguistic categorizations. Framing language education and its related fields through the prism of trans-speakerism unveils new possibilities for both practitioners and researchers to refurbish traditional hierarchies and herald a future of inclusive excellence.
Full Product Details
Author: Takaaki Hiratsuka (Ryukoku University, Japan)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.453kg
ISBN: 9781032982304
ISBN 10: 1032982306
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 18 August 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
“This edited volume is an essential contribution to dismantle native-speakerism and champion equity in language education. Through global perspectives and empirical studies, this volume introduces the transformative concept of trans-speakerism, empowering educators and researchers to reimagine language identity. Hiratsuka’s compilation redefines linguistic value, advocating for a strengths-based, inclusive approach that enriches teaching, learning, and professional practice. This groundbreaking book is a must-read for all invested in a more just linguistic landscape.” (Heath Rose, Professor, University of Oxford, UK)
Author Information
Takaaki Hiratsuka, Professor at Ryukoku University, Japan, has authored Narrative Inquiry into Language Teacher Identity: ALTs in the JET Program (2022, Routledge), Team Teachers in Japan: Beliefs, Identities, and Emotions (2023, Routledge), and Native-Speakerism and Trans-Speakerism: Entering a New Era (2024, Cambridge University Press).
