
Twelve Lectures on Multilingualism
Multilingual Matters (Publisher)
Published on 20. November 2018
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-78892-206-7 (ISBN)
Description
This major new textbook offers an accessible introduction to many of the most interesting areas in the study of multilingualism. It consists of twelve lectures, written by leading researchers, each dedicated to a particular topic of importance. Each lecture offers a state-of-the-art, authoritative review of a subdiscipline of the field. The volume sheds light on the ways in which the use and acquisition of languages are changing, providing new insights into the nature of contemporary multilingualism. It will be of interest both to undergraduate and postgraduate students working in linguistics-related disciplines and students in associated social sciences.
Reviews / Votes
Advanced students and experienced scholars alike will find each of the 12 chapters in this book deeply thought provoking. Combined, the lectures offer a comprehensive view of current thinking on the use and learning of more than two languages. The expert contributors and editors are to be applauded for having done an excellent job and a great service to the field. * Annick De Houwer, Universitaet Erfurt, Germany * A phenomenal book! A definite winner and bound to become a gold standard for the field. It provides a nuanced treatment of a wide range of topics that are relevant and essential for the study of multilingualism. Format and discussion questions enhance the already deep value of the book. * Suzanne Flynn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA * Through twelve lectures, this volume, expertly edited by Singleton and Aronin, provides us with a state-of-the-art account of multilingualism in the individual and in society. It covers multiple voices and approaches, and the study questions and further reading guide the student through the key theoretical issues and methods in the study of multilingualism, making the volume a valuable reference. * Li Wei, University College London, UK *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
884 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78892-206-7 (9781788922067)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

David Singleton | Larissa Aronin
Twelve Lectures on Multilingualism
Book
11/2018
Multilingual Matters
€49.30
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Persons
David Singleton is Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, Professor Emeritus, University of Pannonia, Hungary and Professor, University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland. He is the author of numerous monographs and textbooks, including Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition (2014, with Vivian Cook, Multilingual Matters) and Beyond Age Effects in Instructional L2 Learning (2017, with Simone Pfenninger, Multilingual Matters).
Larissa Aronin is Associate Professor at the Oranim Academic College of Education, Israel. She has published numerous articles and books on multilingualism, including The Material Culture of Multilingualism (Aronin et al., 2018, Springer) and Multilingualism (Aronin & Singleton, 2012, John Benjamins).
Larissa Aronin is Associate Professor at the Oranim Academic College of Education, Israel. She has published numerous articles and books on multilingualism, including The Material Culture of Multilingualism (Aronin et al., 2018, Springer) and Multilingualism (Aronin & Singleton, 2012, John Benjamins).
Content
Larissa Aronin and David Singleton: Introduction
Part 1 Multilingualism in Society and Education
Larissa Aronin: What is Multilingualism?
Danuta Gabrys-Barker: Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism
Britta Hufeisen and Ulrike Jessner: The Psycholinguistics of Multiple Language Learning and Teaching
Jasone Cenoz and Durk Gorter: Educational Policy and Multilingualism
Part 2 Aspects of Individual Multilingualism
John Edwards: Multilingual Individuals
Gessica de Angelis: Cross-linguistic Interactions
Ema Ushioda: Motivation and Multilingualism
Carmen Munoz and David Singleton: Age and Multilingualism
Part 3. The Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics of Multilingualism
Julia Festman: Psycholinguistic Aspects of Multilingualism
McLoddy Kadyamusuma, Eve Higby and Loraine Obler: The Neurolinguistics of Multilingualism
Part 4. Forms of Multilingualism in the Past and Present
Kurt Braunmueller: Historical Multilingualism
Jan D. ten Thije: Receptive Multilingualism
Subject Index
Name Index
Part 1 Multilingualism in Society and Education
Larissa Aronin: What is Multilingualism?
Danuta Gabrys-Barker: Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism
Britta Hufeisen and Ulrike Jessner: The Psycholinguistics of Multiple Language Learning and Teaching
Jasone Cenoz and Durk Gorter: Educational Policy and Multilingualism
Part 2 Aspects of Individual Multilingualism
John Edwards: Multilingual Individuals
Gessica de Angelis: Cross-linguistic Interactions
Ema Ushioda: Motivation and Multilingualism
Carmen Munoz and David Singleton: Age and Multilingualism
Part 3. The Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics of Multilingualism
Julia Festman: Psycholinguistic Aspects of Multilingualism
McLoddy Kadyamusuma, Eve Higby and Loraine Obler: The Neurolinguistics of Multilingualism
Part 4. Forms of Multilingualism in the Past and Present
Kurt Braunmueller: Historical Multilingualism
Jan D. ten Thije: Receptive Multilingualism
Subject Index
Name Index