@article{1471722,
      recid = {1471722},
      author = {Kiaer, Jieun, and Ahn, Hyejeong},
      title = {Lessons from a translingual romance : conflict and  cultural innovation of intercultural couples /},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      abstract = {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. Jieun Kiaer is 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 Translingual Words (2019), Delicious  Words (2020), and Multimodal Communication in Young  Multilingual Children: Learning beyond Words (2023).  Hyejeong Ahn 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  Beyond Borrowing: Lexical Interaction between Englishes and  Asian Languages (2023) and Attitudes to World Englishes  (2017).},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1471722},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32921-0},
}