Overview
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
- | Author: Peter Auer
- | Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
- | Publication Date: Aug 28, 2009
- | Number of Pages: 606 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 311021251X
- | ISBN-13: 9783110212518
