Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 5) - Hardcover

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9783110182163: Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 5)

Synopsis

This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism.

Key features:

  • provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication
  • presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field,
  • offers solutions of everyday language-related problems
  • international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field

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About the Author

Peter Auer, University of Freiburg/Br., Germany; Li Wei, University of London, Birkbeck UK.

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9783110212518: Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 5)

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ISBN 10:  311021251X ISBN 13:  9783110212518
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter, 2009
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