Translanguaging pedagogy in EAP classroom

Abstract

The idea of translanguaging has been in discussion from the last few decades. In the tertiary level of Bangladesh English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) has been implemented in the private university for developing the students language skill and making competent in the language so that they can face the world with confidence. However, English still remains the medium of instructions only in the classrooms. Most of the time it is the medium only while talking to the teachers and other time while talking to friends and doing group discussion the mother language tends to overpower. Recent research around the world has found translanguaging as an effective tool where target language is taught with the usage of mother tongue. This study has found out the teachers and students attitude towards translanguaging through mixed method approach. Findings show that students feel very positive about the approach whereas teachers thought varies. However, it also shows that students would like maximum exposure of mother tongue which cannot be applicable in a EAP classrooms. The previous knowledge and practice of the teachers forbids them to accept translanguaging, however, most of them feel it is beneficial to build rapport. Overall, after conducting the research it can be seen that a measured amount of usage of mother tongue in