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Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication

Peter Auer editor Li Wei editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:20th Apr '07

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This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism.

Key features:

  • provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication
  • presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field,
  • offers solutions of everyday language-related problems
  • international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field
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"Editors Peter Auer and Li Wei make a convincing case for a critically reflexive problem-solving approach when they ask whether it would make more sense to regard monolingualism as a problem. It provides a good starting place for anyone looking for a current overview of issues and approaches."Suzanne Romaine in: Language 1/2009

ISBN: 9783110182163

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1059g

606 pages