IN-PERSON MADRID FOCUS ON PEDAGOGY. SECTION B

Abstract

This proposal introduces the framework of Contextualized Sociolinguistic Practices (CSP), a term adopted by the university to better reflect the dynamic relationship between language, context, and community—particularly within a majority Hispanic student population. CSP advances beyond traditional models of culturally sustaining pedagogy by explicitly centering on the sociolinguistic realities of bilingual/multilingual learners and the environments in which they live and learn. CSP is not merely a rebranding of existing pedagogical models; it is a strategic and intentional shift that foregrounds language(s) as a central component of equity and inclusion. The presentation will showcase how institutions can sustain linguistic hybridity and community-rooted experiences while promoting academic excellence by embedding CSP into the courses across disciplines and faculty development workshops. This is achieved by embedding CSP into course design across disciplines and integrating it into faculty development. The session will highlight how CSP has been operationalized through workshops, advisory councils, and curriculum committee approval. CSP serves as an umbrella for student-centered, critically engaged pedagogies, and community-rooted pedagogies that validate diverse forms of knowledge—academic, home-based, and community-driven. Attendees will explore institutional strategies for integrating CSP into curriculum and partnerships and engage in reflective discussions on adapting CSP to their own regional and institutional contexts.