2nd Edition

The Bilingualism Reader

Edited By Li Wei Copyright 2007
592 Pages
by Routledge

592 Pages
by Routledge

592 Pages
by Routledge

The Bilingualism Reader is the definitive reader for the study of bilingualism. Designed as an integrated and structured student resource it provides invaluable editorial material that guides the reader through different sections and covers: definitions and typology of bilingualism language choice and bilingual interaction bilingualism, identity and ideology grammar of... Read more

Preface.  Acknowledgements.  How to Use the Reader.  Introduction.  Dimensions of Bilingualism.  Notes for Students and Instructors  Part 1: Sociolinguistic Dimensions of Bilingualism  Part 2: Linguistic Dimensions of Bilingualism  Part 3: Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistic Dimensions of Bilingualism.  Conclusion.  Methodological Issues in the Study of Bilingualism.  Resource List.  Glossary.  Bibliography.  Index

Biography

Li Wei is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Head of School of Education, Communication & Language Sciences at Newcastle University, UK. He is Editor of the International Journal of Bilingualism.