Bilingualism Across the Lifespan
Author | : Elena Nicoladis |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2016-06-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783110341249 |
ISBN-13 | : 3110341247 |
Rating | : 4/5 (247 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bilingualism Across the Lifespan written by Elena Nicoladis and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pioneers the study of bilingualism across the lifespan and in all its diverse forms. In framing the newest research within a lifespan perspective, the editors highlight the importance of considering an individual's age in researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development. A key theme is the variability among bilinguals, which may be due to a host of individual and sociocultural factors, including the degree to which bilingualism is valued within a particular context.Thus, this book is a call for language researchers, psychologists, and educators to pursue a better understanding of bilingualism in our increasingly global society.