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Title The exploration of multilingualism : development of research on L3, multilingualism, and multiple language acquisition / edited by Larissa Aronin, Britta Hufeisen
Published Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (167 pages) : illustrations
Series AILA applied linguistics series ; v. 6
AILA applied linguistics series ; v. 6.
Contents Introduction : on the genesis and development of L3 research, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition : about this book / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen -- Defining multilingualism / Charlotte Kemp -- The genesis and development of research in multilingualism : perspectives for future research / Rita Franceschini -- The development of psycholinguistic research on crosslinguistic influence / Gessica De Angelis and Jean-Marc Dewaele -- The role of prior knowledge in L3 learning and use : further evidence of psychotypological dimensions / Muiris Ó Laoire and David Singleton -- Methods of research in multilingualism studies : reaching a comprehensive perspective / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen -- The study of multilingualism in educational contexts / Jasone Cenoz and Ulrike Jessner -- Multilingualism resources : associations, journals, book series, bibliographies and conference lists / Peter Ecke -- Crossing the second threshold / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen
Summary This volume offers an ontogenetic perspective on research on L3, multilingualism and multiple languages acquisition and a conceptually updated picture of multilingualism studies and third/multiple language acquisition studies. The contributions by prominent scholars of multilingualism present state-of-the-art accounts of the significant aspects in this field. This unique collection of articles adopts a broad-spectrum and synthesized view on the topic. The volume, largely theoretical and classificatory, features main theories, prominent researchers and important research trends. The articles al
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Subject Multilingualism.
Language acquisition.
Language Development
EDUCATION -- Bilingual Education.
Language acquisition
Multilingualism
Form Electronic book
Author Aronin, Larissa.
Hufeisen, Britta, 1960-
ISBN 9789027288974
9027288976
9027205221
9789027205223
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9781282395565
9786612395567
6612395567