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Multilingual Research Center (MRC)

Academic Programs

  • PhD Program in Language, Literacy, and Social Inquiry
    • The Division of Language, Literacy, and Social Inquiry (LLSI) prepares aspiring researchers, teachers and leaders to advance teaching and learning in multilingual and multicultural contexts. Our aim is to produce research and offer programs that investigate issues related to language and literacy education using a wide array of methodologies. We analyze societal conditions of power and privilege that influence literacy and language practices in schools, families and communities. We advocate for solutions to problems that stem from inequitable learning opportunities in language, literacy, and the arts.
  • Applied Linguistics and Language Education Programs
    • Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field which investigates language-related real world questions. At the University of Maryland, the Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ALLE) Program is especially focused on research at the intersection of multilingualism and education. ALLE has a strong social justice, anti-racist orientation, and promotes theoretically and empirically rigorous research aimed at elevating the well-being of linguistically diverse students, families, schools, and communities.