Bilingualism Matters - Language Learning Across the Lifespan

"Written in an accessible style, this is a comprehensive yet concise guide to bilingualism, taking us on a journey on how the brain processes languages. Offering an overview of current research in the field, yet clear and easy to read, it is suitable for both scholars and general readers"--

List of contents

1. Who is bilingual?; 2. The development of two languages: phonology, lexicon, and morphosyntax; 3. Bilingualism across the lifespan; 4. Two languages in one brain; 5. Bilingualism and atypical development; 6. Bilingualism and society; Glossary.

About the author

Maria Garraffa is Associate Professor in Psycholinguistics and Honorary Fellow of Bilingualism Matters. Her research has contributed to the promotion of language learning across the lifespan.

Summary

Written in an accessible style, this is a comprehensive yet concise guide to bilingualism, taking us on a journey on how the brain processes languages. Offering an overview of current research in the field, yet clear and easy to read, it is suitable for both scholars and general readers.

Product details

• Authors: Maria Garraffa, Maria (University of East Anglia) Garraffa, Maria (University of East Anglia) Sorace Garraffa, Antonella Sorace, Antonella (University of Edinburgh) Sorace, Maria Vender, Maria (Universita degli Studi di Verona) Vender, Maria (University of Verona) Vender
• Assisted by: John W Schwieter (Translation), John W. (Wilfrid Laurier University Schwieter (Translation), John W. (Wilfrid Laurier University) Schwieter (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781009333382
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0933338-2
• No. of pages: 147
• Assisted by: John W. Schwieter
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics