Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication

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  • ISBN 9783110212518
  • Weight: 1042g
  • Dimensions: 155 x 230mm
  • Publication Date: 28 Aug 2009
  • Publisher: De Gruyter
  • Publication City/Country: DE
  • Product Form: Paperback
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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

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