Introducing Multilingualism A Social Approach

Name: Introducing Multilingualism A Social Approach
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ISBN: 9780415609975

ISBN-10: 0415609976

ISBN-13: 9780415609975

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jean-Jacques Weber, Kristine Horner

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This introductory textbook will take a social and critical approach to multilingualism. It will help readers to understand basic assumptions of contemporary sociolinguistics, including language as a social construct, the nature of language variation, the construction and negotiation of identity, the differences between individual and societal multilingualism. Further key issues include language policy in multicultural contexts, as well as the relationship between multilingualism, migration and education. Accessible and engaging, this is an essential text for students on introductory courses in multilingualism and bilingualism, within sociolinguistics, English language and applied…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/5/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Jean-Jacques Weber is Professor of English and Education at the University of Luxembourg.Kristine Horner is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield.