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Lessons from a Translingual Romance

Conflict and Cultural Innovation of Intercultural Couples

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  1. Jieun Kiaer

    1. Oriental Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

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  2. Hyejeong Ahn

    1. Melbourne Graduate School of Education, Univesity of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

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  • Examines intercultural communication between linguistically and culturally diverse partners

  • Includes the processes and discussions which ensue when choosing a family language

  • Examines situations including the use of a third language which is neither partner’s first language

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Intercultural Relationships

    • Jieun Kiaer, Hyejeong Ahn
    Pages 1-37

  3. Language Negotiation

    • Jieun Kiaer, Hyejeong Ahn
    Pages 39-54

  4. Language of Emotion

    • Jieun Kiaer, Hyejeong Ahn
    Pages 55-70

  5. Language with the Wider Family

    • Jieun Kiaer, Hyejeong Ahn
    Pages 71-97

  6. The Language of Culture

    • Jieun Kiaer, Hyejeong Ahn
    Pages 99-115

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 117-128
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About this book

Intercultural couples (ICs) often face unique challenges that go unnoticed. This book delves into the experiences of 20 ICs living in Singapore and explores the complexity of their experiences through the lens of translanguaging. It shows how ICs mix language and culture in a borderless manner, not only between spouses but also with their wider families. Additionally, the authors examine the significance of technological advancements, which have transformed ICs' experiences over the past decade. In particular, parents-in-law pose a significant challenge for Asian-Western couples, as the relationship with them in Asia differs from that in the West. Each couple's unique shared culture and language transcends the borders of nation-states, requiring exchange, sharing, negotiation, and adaptation. This book provides an easy-to-read, holistic exploration of the issues faced by ICs, offering insight into overlooked aspects such as location, in-laws, and technology.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Oriental Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

    Jieun Kiaer

  • Melbourne Graduate School of Education, Univesity of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

    Hyejeong Ahn

About the authors

Jieun Kiaer is the Young Bin Min-KF Professor of Korean Language and Linguistics at the University of Oxford, UK. Her research interests include intercultural communication from an Asian perspective, East Asian linguistics, and multilingualism. Her recent publications include Translingual Words (2019), Delicious Words (2020), and Multimodal Communication in Young Multilingual Children: Learning beyond Words (2023).

Hyejeong Ahn is a Senior Lecturer at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, Australia, and has extensive professional experience in Australia, South Korea, and Singapore. She has published widely on intercultural communication and World Englishes, including her books Beyond Borrowing: Lexical Interaction between Englishes and Asian Languages (2023) and Attitudes to World Englishes (2017).

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