Introducing Multilingualism

A Social Approach

Kristine Horner (University of Sheffield, UK), Jean Jacques Weber

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Routledge
29 August 2017

Language: history & general works; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism & multilingualism

Introducing Multilingualism is a comprehensive and user-friendly introduction to the dynamic field of multilingualism. Adopting a compelling social and critical approach and covering important social and educational issues, the authors expertly guide readers through the established theories, leading them to question dominant discourses on subjects such as integration, heritage and language testing. This second edition has been fully revised and updated, featuring new chapters on multilingualism in new media, the workplace and the family. Other key topics include:

language as a social construct

language contact and variation

language and identity

the differences between individual and societal multilingualism

translanguaging

flexible multilingual education.

With a wide range of engaging activities and quizzes and a comprehensive selection of case studies from around the world, this is essential reading for undergraduate students and postgraduate students new to studying multilingualism.

By: Kristine Horner (University of Sheffield UK), Jean Jacques Weber
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138244498
ISBN 10: 113824449X
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 29 August 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kristine Horner is Reader in Luxembourg Studies and Multilingualism at the University of Sheffield, where she is also Director of the Centre for Luxembourg Studies. Her upcoming publications include a new edition of The German-speaking World (2018). Jean-Jacques Weber is Professor of English and Education at the University of Luxembourg. His most recent book publications are Language Racism (2015) and Flexible Multilingual Education: Putting Children’s Needs First (2014).