This article was downloaded by: [24.74.10.89] On: 18 November 2013, At: 19:07 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: ht t p: / / www. t andf online. com/ loi/ t qse20 “It’s not just learning English, it’s learning other cultures”: belonging, power, and possibility in an immigrant contact zone Christ ine Brigid Malsbary a a Educat ion, Universit y of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA. Published online: 05 Nov 2013. To cite this article: Christine Brigid Malsbary , International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Educat ion (2013): “ It ’ s not j ust learning English, it ’ s learning ot her cult ures” : belonging, power, and possibility in an immigrant contact zone, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Educat ion, DOI: 10. 1080/ 09518398. 2013. 837210 To link to this article: ht t p: / / dx. doi. org/ 10. 1080/ 09518398. 2013. 837210 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. Terms &