Introducing Multilingualism A Social Approach

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Synopsis

Introducing Multilingualism is a comprehensive and user-friendly introduction to the dynamic field of multilingualism. Adopting a compelling social and critical approach and covering important social and educational issues, the authors expertly guide readers through the established theories, leading them to question dominant discourses on subjects such as integration, heritage and language testing. This second edition has been fully revised and updated, featuring new chapters on multilingualism in new media, the workplace and the family. Other key topics include:


language as a social construct


language contact and variation


language and identity


the differences between individual and societal multilingualism


translanguaging


flexible multilingual education.

With a wide range of engaging activities and quizzes and a comprehensive selection of case studies from around the world, this is essential reading for undergraduate students and postgraduate students new to studying multilingualism.

Book details

Author:
Kristine Horner, Jean Jacques Weber
ISBN:
9781351997737
Related ISBNs:
9781315276892, 9781138244498, 9781138244498, 9781138244481, 9781138244481, 9781315276892, 9781138244498, 9781138244498, 9781138244481, 9781138244481
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-08-06
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Language Arts, Nonfiction