Description
Combining linguists' and psychologists' approaches to the study of bilingualism, this innovative and engaging volume provides students with a firm grounding in bilingual acquisition and development. It begins with a discussion of sequential and simultaneous bilinguals
About the Author
Christina Schelletter is the Head of English Language and Communication at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Reviews
Schelletter offers a comprehensive theoretical and practical journey on how children develop bilingually, and covers a wide range of topics treated in a balanced way. Featuring plenty of examples, activities and information about research methodologies, this book is an excellent source for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are just beginning their studies in bilingual development. * Fraibet Avaledo, University of Reading *
Thorough and comprehensive, engaging and compelling, this volume provides a systematic overview of some of the key topics in bilingual language acquisition, development, processing and use. Supplemented with rich examples and case studies, the volume is a must read for anyone interested in bilingual theory and practice. * Anna Siyanova, Victoria University Wellington, New Zealand *
Book Information
ISBN 9781137609540
Author Christina Schelletter
Format Paperback
Page Count 230
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 394g