Abstract

JARAMILLO CARDENAS., Leidy Catalina. Incorporating an intercultural path in the National Bi/multilingual Program: The challenge. Leng. [online]. 2023, vol.51, n.2, pp.416-437.  Epub July 31, 2023. ISSN 0120-3479.  https://doi.org/10.25100/lenguaje.v51i2.12646.

Bringing interculturality into bi/multilingual language programs is increasingly called for by Colombian researchers in the field of English Language Teaching and Language Teaching-Learning. This article seeks to examine the role of interculturality in language programs, specifically in the National Bilingual Program in my country of Colombia (Colombia Bilingüe 2018-2022), and its impact at school level. The methodology entails a literature review of articles from Colombian and international journals on English language teaching, as well as national policy documents regarding bilingual education in Colombia. The results reveal four challenges in the articulation of interculturality and Colombia Bilingüe 2018-2022. The conclusions support calls by Colombian scholars to more closely articulate interculturality and language education, inviting stakeholders in education to address the challenges identified and embed interculturality into the National Bilingual Program.

Keywords : interculturality; national language programs; public school challenges; Colombia Bilingüe 2018-2022; L2 language learning; EFL education policy; bilingualism.

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