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Informationen zum Autor Edited by Elena Nicoladis and Simona Montanari Klappentext 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 - from infancy to late adulthood - when researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development. Zusammenfassung 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 - from infancy to late adulthood - when researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development. Inhaltsverzeichnis ContributorsIntroduction Simona Montanari and Elena NicoladisShifting Perspectives on Bilingualism Fred GeneseeI. Early BilingualismEarly Bilingualism: From Differentiation to the Impact of Family Language Practices Suzanne Quay and Simona MontanariSpeech Perception in Simultaneously Bilingual Infants Christopher T. Fennell, Angeline Sin-Mei Tsui, and Tamara M. HudonEarly Lexical Development in Bilingual Infants and Toddlers Barbara T. Conboy and Simona MontanariCode-Switching in Childhood W. Quin Yow, Ferninda Patrycia, and Suzanne FlynnII. Factors Affecting Bilingualism Across the LifespanQuantity and Quality of Language Input in Bilingual Language Development Sharon UnsworthFactors Moderating Proficiency in Bilingual Speakers Virginia C. Mueller GathercoleAge of Onset of Bilingualism Effects and Availability of Input in First Language Attrition Silvina MontrulAge of Second-Language Acquisition: Critical Periods and Social Concerns David Birdsong and Jan VanhoveCode-Switching in Adulthood Jeff MacSwanIII. Academic Achievement and Literacy in BilingualsBilingualism and Academic Achievement in Children in Dual Language Programs Kathryn Lindholm-LearyLiteracy in Adulthood: Reading in Two Languages Judith F. Kroll, Jason Gullifer, and Megan ZirnsteinIV. Cognitive Effects of BilingualismCognitive Effects of Bilingualism in Infancy Ágnes Melinda KovácsBilingual Speakers' Cognitive Development in Childhood Elena NicoladisCognitive and Emotional Effects of Bilingualism in Adulthood Max R. Freeman, Anthony Shook, and Viorica MarianThe Contribution of Bilingualism to Cognitive Reserve in Healthy Aging and Dementia Hilary D. Duncan and Natalie A. PhillipsV. ConclusionConcluding Remarks and Future Directions Simona Montanari and Elena NicoladisIndexAbout the Editors...
