Emma Trentman

Emma Trentman is an Associate Professor of Arabic at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Director of the Language Learning Center. Her research focuses on Applied Linguistics, particularly on language learning during study abroad programs, virtual exchange, and the impact of language ideologies on multilingual approaches.

• Research Interests: Multilingualism, Language Ideologies, Study Abroad Programs, Intercultural Communication, Arabic Language Education, and Curriculum Development.
• Key Publications: Co-editor of Language Learning in Study Abroad: The Multilingual Turn (2021), with works featured in The Modern Language Journal, Foreign Language Annals, and Critical Multilingualism Studies.
• Teaching: Offers Arabic language courses and the Languages Capstone class, integrating critical perspectives into language pedagogy.
• Editorial Work: Co-editor for Critical Multilingualism Studies Journal, advocating for plurilingual practices in education.
• Publications: Explores topics such as translanguaging, sociolinguistic competence, and decolonizing language learning frameworks across diverse contexts (Egypt, Tanzania, China).
• Advocacy: Engages in critical discussions on equity, identity, and sociocultural dimensions in language education.