Introduction to Bilingualism

Name: Introduction to Bilingualism
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781137609540
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By Christina Schelletter

Series: Bloomsbury Modern Linguistics

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Introduction to Bilingualism by Christina Schelletter offers a thorough grounding in the study of bilingual acquisition and development, blending insights from linguistics and psychology. The book starts with distinctions between sequential and simultaneous bilinguals, supported by numerous case studies and examples, before covering key theories of bilingual development. It addresses bilingual speech perception, sound, lexical and morpho-syntactic development, as well as cognitive processing and metalinguistic awareness.
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Essential reading for students in applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, speech and language therapy, and language education.

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Drawing together 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, illustrated by a wealth of case studies and examples, and the key theories surrounding bilingual development.

The book subsequently explores topics such as bilingual speech perception, sound, lexical and morpho-syntactic development, cognitive processing, and metalinguistic awareness.

Introduction to Bilingualism is an essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, speech and language therapy, and language education.

Series: Bloomsbury Modern Linguistics

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Introduction to Bilingualism

By Christina Schelletter

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Praised as comprehensive and engaging, Schelletter’s text is considered an excellent, balanced resource enriched with examples, activities and research methodology guidance. It is recommended for both undergraduate and postgraduate students beginning their exploration of bilingual development, providing a systematic overview of bilingual acquisition, development, processing, and use.

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ISBN: 9781137609540

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 230

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About the Author

Christina Schelletter is the Head of English Language and Communication at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Introduction to Bilingualism