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

ISBN 10: 311021251X / ISBN 13: 9783110212518

Published by De Gruyter Mouton, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication: 5 (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 5)
• Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 311021251X
• ISBN 13: 9783110212518
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1025.1 grams

About this title

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

About the Author

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