In this podcast we are about to explore the multifaceted question of authenticity within the context of bilingualism and to raise awareness about the unique experiences and challenges faced by bilingual individuals in relation to their self-perception and self-expression. Our interest stems from the observation that language is closely linked to identity, and we want to understand how navigating between two or more languages can impact one’s sense of authenticity.
References:
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Chen, Stephen H., Morgan Kennedy and Qing Zhou. “Parents’ Expression and Discussion of Emotion in the Multilingual Family: Does Language Matter?”. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7, 4, 2012, pp. 365-383. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41613575.
Heredia, Roberto R., Jeanette Altarriba. “Bilingual Language Mixing: Why Do Bilinguals Code-Switch?”. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 5, 2001, pp. 164-168. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20182730.
Kramer, Andie. “Does Code-Switching Put Authenticity At Risk?”. Forbes, 16th Sep. 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/andiekramer/2021/09/16/does-code-switching-put-authenticity-at-risk. Accessed 01st July 2025.