Diversifying the Concept of Language Ideologies, and Exploring their Assemblages: A Dialogue with Paul V. Kroskrity

On July 10th, 2025, Curtis Green-Eneix and Paul V. Kroskrity virtually met to discuss the epistemological evolution of understanding language ideologies as something that coalesces from a series of encounters with others and our material context. In discussing how language ideologies as a concept needs to shift to consider the contradictions and intertwined factors, there is a need also to consider the contaminated and dynamic nature of language ideologies that is mediated between social structures, language structures, and real-world practices that impact social actors. Paul Kroskrity stresses the importance of collaboration, genuine engagement, and realistic models to understand and support linguistic diversity and community resilience. Finally, they discussed the future of language ideology research, considering the need for integrating decolonial and intersectional approaches in language ideological assemblages, along with the ethical responsibilities of scholars and institutions in addressing historical and ongoing injustices.