The Exploration of Multilingualism

Development of research on L3, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-90-272-0522-3
Verlag: John Benjamins Publishing Company

Buch, Englisch, Band 6, 167 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 245 mm, Gewicht: 465 g

Reihe: AILA Applied Linguistics Series

This volume offers an ontogenetic perspective on research on L3, multilingualism and multiple languages acquisition and a conceptually updated picture of multilingualism studies and third/multiple language acquisition studies. The contributions by prominent scholars of multilingualism present state-of-the-art accounts of the significant aspects in this field. This unique collection of articles adopts a broad-spectrum and synthesized view on the topic. The volume, largely theoretical and classificatory, features main theories, prominent researchers and important research trends. The articles also contain factual and historical material from previous and current decades of research and offer practical information on research resources. For lecturers, students, educators, researchers, and social workers operating in multilingual contexts, The Exploration of Multilingualism is manifestly relevant.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Aronin, Larissa

Hufeisen, Britta

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Spracherwerb, Sprachentwicklung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements
1. Introduction. On the genesis and development of L3 research, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition: About this book
Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen
2. Defining multilingualism
Charlotte Kemp
3. The genesis and development of research in multilingualism: Perspectives for future research
Rita Franceschini
4. The development of psycholinguistic research on crosslinguistic influence
Gessica de Angelis and Jean-Marc Dewaele
5. The role of prior knowledge in L3 learning and use: Further evidence of psychotypological dimensions
Muiris Ó Laoire and David Singleton
6. Methods of research in multilingualism studies: Reaching a comprehensive perspective
Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen
7. The study of multilingualism in educational contexts
Jasone Cenoz and Ulrike Jessner
8. Multilingualism resources: Associations, journals, book series, bibliographies and conference lists
Peter Ecke
9. Crossing the second threshold
Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen
Name index
Subject index