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An Advanced Guide to Multilingualism

AUTHOR . Laoire, Muiris; O'Laoire, Muiris; Aronin, Larissa
PUBLISHER Edinburgh University Press (03/17/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Delivering facts and findings from a variety of multilingual settings, this textbook systematically covers the diverse dimensions of multilingualism. As well as explaining key concepts, it examines the foremost issues of individual and societal multilingualism. It discusses topics from indigenous and minority languages to World Englishes and translanguaging, and from cross-linguistic influence to multilingual identity and the impact of multilingualism on healthy aging and considers the models and research methods used to underpin these discussions. Each chapter is supported by a comprehensive review of relevant research to reveal fresh perspectives, offer discerning insights and pose challenging possibilities for future exploration.
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ISBN-13: 9780748635634
ISBN-10: 0748635637
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 256
Carton Quantity: 26
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 1.18 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Glossary
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies
Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics
Language Arts & Disciplines | Sign Language
Grade Level: Post Graduate and up
Dewey Decimal: 306.446
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An advanced introduction to multilingualism and its interdisciplinary dimensions What is multilingualism? What are its main issues? Delivering facts and findings from a variety of multilingual settings, this textbook systematically covers the diverse dimensions of multilingualism. As well as explaining key concepts, it examines the foremost issues of individual and societal multilingualism. It discusses topics from indigenous and minority languages to World Englishes and translanguaging, and from cross-linguistic influence to multilingual identity and the impact of multilingualism on healthy aging and considers the models and research methods used to underpin these discussions. Each chapter is supported by a comprehensive review of relevant research to reveal fresh perspectives, offer discerning insights and pose challenging possibilities for future exploration. Key Features - Chapter summaries, further reading lists, chapter reviews and reflective discussion questions and exercises at the end of each chapter - Exercises designed to enhance presentation skills and tasks, and discussion questions for tutorial work and private study - A glossary of key terms is freely available via the EUP website. - Over 50 tables, text boxes and figures to demonstrate key concepts, data and ideas. Larissa Aronin is an Associate Professor of Education in Israel.
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Delivering facts and findings from a variety of multilingual settings, this textbook systematically covers the diverse dimensions of multilingualism. As well as explaining key concepts, it examines the foremost issues of individual and societal multilingualism. It discusses topics from indigenous and minority languages to World Englishes and translanguaging, and from cross-linguistic influence to multilingual identity and the impact of multilingualism on healthy aging and considers the models and research methods used to underpin these discussions. Each chapter is supported by a comprehensive review of relevant research to reveal fresh perspectives, offer discerning insights and pose challenging possibilities for future exploration.
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