Title: Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication: 5 (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 5)
Publisher: Mouton de Gruyter
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 311021251X
ISBN 13: 9783110212518
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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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.

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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 for everyday language-related problems
international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field

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

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