Early Language Learning - Complexity and Mixed Methods

This book investigates language learning by young learners in instructed contexts and the potential for mixed methods to allow for a comprehensive understanding of early language learning. Chapters present recent studies undertaken in numerous countries and contexts and examine the complexity of early language learning.

About the author

Janet Enever is Professor of Language Teaching and Learning at Umeå University, Sweden and Visiting Professor at University of Reading, UK. Her research interests include early language learning, language policy, globalisation and language learning, and pre-school language learning.
Eva Lindgren is Associate Professor of Language Teaching and Learning at Umeå University, Sweden. Her research interests include early language learning, literacy, minority/indigenous education and multilingualism.

Summary

This book investigates language learning by young learners in instructed contexts and the potential for mixed methods to allow for a comprehensive understanding of early language learning. Chapters present recent studies undertaken in numerous countries and contexts and examine the complexity of early language learning.

Product details

• Authors: Janet Enever
• Assisted by: Janet Enever (Editor), Eva Lindgren (Editor)
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781783098309
• ISBN: 978-1-78309-830-9
• No. of pages: 334
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 509 g
• Series: Early Language Learning in Sch; Early Language Learning in School Contexts; Early Language Learning in School Contexts; Early Language Learning in Sch
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works