INTRODUCTION–Socially just plurilingual education in Europe: shifting subjectivities and practices through research and action

The articles in this special issue explore approaches to research and action language education that have the potential transform subjectivities practices relation linguistic diversity. They seek ways within teacher overcome what Gogolin ([1994]. Der monolinguale ‘habitus’ der multilingualen Schule. Waxmann Verlag) called ‘mononlingual habitus’, i.e. deep-seated habit of assuming monolingualism as norm for all individuals thus schooling. In doing so, contributors aim (re)inscribe multi/plurilingual Europe a socially engaged pedagogical approach field grounded ideals social justice. introduction, we provide brief overview Europe, linking current critical work on neoliberalism, language, We then introduce discuss some key theoretical concepts used by different authors studying (e.g. attitudes, beliefs, ideologies, mind-sets) well methodological employed articles. close with an make up highlighting enduring issues education.