Ann Konekte Legliz ak Konpozisyon: Multilingual Literacies in the Haitian Church of God

Abstract

Drawing from my experiences as a Haitian Church of God (HCG) member, this article explores multilingual linguistic acquisition practices that support literacy development among church members (of multiple generations) of the Haitian diaspora. I examine how languaging and translanguaging shape identity, expression, and resistance across generations in the HCG. By sharing five moments of multilingual linguistic acquisition, I show how academic pedagogical theories inherently unfold in HCG settings, revealing the church as a preexisting informal literacy space. This work recognizes HCGs as sites of linguistic resistance, where heritage languages are preserved, adapted, and passed down.

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Reflections: A Journal of Community-Engaged Writing and Rhetoric
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2025-08-19
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10.59236/rjv24i2pp69-100
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