{"product_id":"9783031329203","title":"Lessons from a Translingual Romance : Conflict and Cultural Innovation of Intercultural Couples (1st ed. 2023. 2023. xiii, 128 S. XIII, 128 p. 6 illus. 210 mm)","description":"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. Prologue.- Chapter 1: Intercultural Relationships.- Chapter 2: Language Negotiation.- Chapter 3: Language of Emotion.- Chapter 4: Language with the Wider Family.- Chapter 5: The Language of Culture.- Epilogue. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJieun Kiaer \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eTranslingual Words\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), \u003ci\u003eDelicious Words\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), and \u003ci\u003eMultimodal Communication in Young Multilingual Children: Learning beyond Words\u003c\/i\u003e (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHyejeong Ahn\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBeyond Borrowing: Lexical Interaction between Englishes and Asian Languages\u003c\/i\u003e (2023) and \u003ci\u003eAttitudes to World Englishes\u003c\/i\u003e (2017).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPRINGER, BERLIN; SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING;","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48848206233835,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":100.69,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4484\/5803\/files\/9783031329203-1.jpg?v=1781717431","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.sg\/products\/9783031329203","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}