Yaron Matras, Speech and the city: Multilingualism, decoloniality and the civic university . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 188. Hb. £95. | Synapse
June 20, 2026
Yaron Matras, Speech and the city: Multilingualism, decoloniality and the civic university . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 188. Hb. £95.
Key Points
The book explores how multilingualism and decoloniality influence civic universities and urban identity.
Analyzes multilingual practices in urban settings
Explores theoretical frameworks of decoloniality
Examines case studies of civic universities
Highlights the role of language in shaping civic identity
Argues for the importance of decolonial approaches in education
Suggests frameworks for promoting inclusivity in multilingual contexts
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