Multilingualism: A Sociolinguistic and Acquisitional Approach (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783031284045)

This textbook takes a broad perspective on multilingualism, using a sociolinguistics and acquisition-informed approach that treats multilingualism not solely as the mastery of two or more well-defined language systems, but rather as a continuum of linguistic repertoires and resources to be used in different settings and combinations. The authors introduce traditional aspects of multilingualism - including historical dimensions, societal and individual multilingualism, aspects of identities, ideologies, education, and language policies - before going on to examine newer manifestations such as multilingualism in migrant and refugee contexts, in new media, pop music and linguistic landscaping, as well as the notion of grassroots multilingualism. This textbook will be an ideal resource for postgraduate students of linguistics and multilingualism, as well as advanced undergraduate students who are looking for a nuanced and holistic approach to the topic.

Author: Sarah Buschfeld,Patricia Ronan,Manuela Vida-Mannl
ISBN-10: 3031284046
ISBN-13: 9783031284045
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2023
Pages: 343
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d