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Vashti Wai Yu Lee

Assistant Professor
Linguistics

Brigham Young University
701 E University PKWY
Provo, Utah 84602-2401

Biography

Vashti Wai Yu Lee's work often explores how minoritized individuals navigate power relations in society and how these dynamics affect their sense of belonging in communities to which they have an affinity. Her research endeavors in relation to this question have centered on the following few areas:
1. Identity, ideology, and emotions in language learning and teaching
2. Language policy planning, implementation, and practice
3. Multilingualism and (non)belonging in heritage, immigrant, and transnational contexts

Research Interests

Language Identity and Ideology; Multilingualism and (Non)Belonging; Language Policy and Planning; Dual Language Bilingual Education; Critical Consciousness in Language Education, Teacher Education, Qualitative Research Methods

Courses Taught