Language and Literature Education in the Era of Global Connectivity: Navigating Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Technological Advancements

Abstract

In an era of global connectivity, language and literature education faces the challenge of navigating multilingualism, cultural diversity, and technological advancements. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities in language and literature education in the era of global connectivity. Through a qualitative research approach, interviews, focus group discussions, and classroom observations were conducted with 30 Arts and Sciences students and teachers. The findings reveal significant themes related to cultural diversity, multilingualism, and the integration of technology in language learning. The study emphasizes the importance of inclusive pedagogies, critical thinking development, and the incorporation of authentic and diverse literary works. Recommendations are provided for educators and policymakers to promote intercultural understanding and enhance language and literature education. The limitations of the study suggest areas for future research, including long-term language proficiency and diverse contextual considerations. Overall, this paper calls for ongoing innovation and collaboration to meet the evolving needs of language and literature education in an interconnected world.Keywords: cultural diversity; era of global connectivity; language and literature education; multilingualism; technological advancements; qualitative research approach.JEL Classification: I20; O33.Cite this chapterEslit, E. R. (2023). Language and Literature Education in the Era of Global Connectivity: Navigating Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Technological Advancements, In L., Nicola-Gavrilă (Ed), Digital Future in Education: Paradoxes, Hopes and Realities, 213pp., ISBN: 978-606-95516-1-5. In Book Series Socio-Economics, Research, Innovation and Technologies (SERITHA), ISSN: 3008-4237, p. 122-143. https://doi.org/10.57017/SERITHA.2023.DFE.ch7 Chapter’s history: Received 3rd of July, 2023; Revised 7th of August, 2023; Accepted for publication 23th of August, 2023; Published 30th of September, 2023.