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Informationen zum Autor JOHN W. SCHWIETER is Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and Adjunct Professor at McMaster University, Canada. ALINE FERREIRA is Associate Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. LI WEI is Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education and Professor at University College London, UK. Klappentext "...an impressive volume...and a very welcome resource for teachers, researchers, policymakers, and the wider community." -JOSEPH LO BIANCO, Professor Emeritus of Language and Literacy, University of Melbourne, Australia "...a crucial resource for researchers investigating the impact of multiple languages on individuals and societies. The breadth of topics covered is remarkable...and the detailed discussion of diverse methodologies in multilingual studies is especially valuable, offering readers insights into the intricate research processes underlying the field's advancements." -MARIA POLINSKY, Professor of Linguistics, University of Maryland, College Park, USA "...a comprehensive yet highly accessible introduction to an increasingly complex phenomenon in our contemporary world...the carefully crafted template for the chapters ensures the reader's attention is captivated and stimulated. The volume is a must read for understanding multilingualism in the 21st century." -ELIZABETH LANZA, Professor Emerita of Linguistics, University of Oslo, Norway Understanding Multilingualism is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the methodological, cognitive, neurological, and sociological aspects of multilingualism. Broad in scope, this valuable textbook addresses an array of topics in language acquisition studies, including the cognitive and linguistic implications of multilingualism, the relationship between multilingualism and changing socio-political conditions, the impact of social media and new technologies, and how theoretical models can explain the processes involved in multilingualism. Full of discussion questions, case studies, exercises, and suggested readings to support student comprehension, and engagement, Understanding Multilingualism is an excellent primary textbook for multilingualism and bilingualism courses and a valuable supplement for students in various disciplines including applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition, and foreign language education. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Authors x Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Defining Multilingualism 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Evolutionary Roots of Language 3 1.3 Theoretical Perspectives of Multilingualism 5 1.3.1 Linguistic Perspectives 5 1.3.2 Sociolinguistic Perspectives 6 1.3.3 Cognitive Perspectives 6 1.4 Various Forms of Multilingualism 8 1.4.1 Individual Multilingualism 8 1.4.2 Societal Multilingualism 8 1.4.3 Transnational Multilingualism 9 Summary 10 Further Reading 10 Study Questions 11 References 11 2 Learning More than One Language 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Similarities and Differences Between L1 and L2 Acquisition 14 2.3 Linguistic Development of Multiple Languages 15 2.3.1 Acquisition of L2 Phonology 15 2.3.2 Acquisition of L2 Morphology 17 2.3.3 Acquisition of L2 Syntax 17 2.3.4 Acquisition of L2 Communicative and Pragmatic Competences 20 2.4 Factors Affecting L2 Acquisition 22 2.4.1 Learning Style 22 2.4.2 Cross- Linguistic Influences 22 2.4.3 Age 24 2.4.4 Language Aptitude 24 2.4.5 Working Memory Capacity 25 2.4.6 Gender 25 2.4.7 Affective Factors 25 2.4.8 Learning Environment 26 2.5 Classroom Pedagogies Used by L2 Educators 27 2.5.1 Early Approaches to L2 Teaching and Learning 27 2.5.2 Communicative Appro...
