Complexity and transdisciplinarity in Applied Linguistics
an interview with Maximina M. Freire
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2318-7115.2025v46i2e73791Keywords:
Applied Linguistics, complexity, transdisciplinarityAbstract
Widely known for her pioneering work with complex and transdisciplinary approaches, researcher Maximina M. Freire generously accepted our request to do this written interview, which is divided into two parts. First, we aim to delve into the philosophical foundations and motivations that have guided her distinguished career, offering our readers an in-depth look at the forces that shape her research and theoretical positions. Next, we seek to inspire the next generation of researchers from the Global South by sharing her ideas on how to navigate the complexities of interdisciplinary research, the evolution of her theoretical perspectives, and her vision for the future.
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