The seminar focuses on multilingualism in early childhood and primary education, with particular attention to the pedagogical approach of translanguaging. It explores how multilingualism can be fostered in inclusive and resource-oriented ways in everyday practice in early childhood education settings and schools.
Multilingualism is closely linked to cultural diversity. As part of the International Week, Dr. Ana M. Carmiol (Universidad de Costa Rica) will join the seminar and offer insights into her research. We will then discuss selected intercultural studies from her work that provide insights into family communication in different cultural contexts.
Dr. Ana M. Carmiol is Professor of Psychology at the Universidad de Costa Rica and a researcher at its Institute for Psychological Research. She received her PhD from Clark University (USA) in 2008 and specializes in developmental psychology, with a particular focus on children's language acquisition, early literacy, and the role of family communication in child development. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, led international research projects, and secured third-party funding, including from the British Academy. Her research has a strong intercultural orientation and brings together perspectives from Costa Rica, Germany, and the United States.
Target group: Students enrolled in the course, closed event
