Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [Hal])

By Peter Auer and Li Wei

Book Overview

This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism.

Key features:

provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field, offers solutions for everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 311021251X
• ISBN13: 9783110212518
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 606 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary