The exploration of multilingualism development of research on L3, multilingualism, and multiple language acquisition

Aronin, Larissa. (Added Author). Hufeisen, Britta, 1960- (Added Author).

Summary: This volume offers an ontogenetic perspective on research on L3, multilingualism and multiple languages acquisition and a conceptually updated picture of multilingualism studies and third/multiple language acquisition studies. The contributions by prominent scholars of multilingualism present state-of-the-art accounts of the significant aspects in this field. This unique collection of articles adopts a broad-spectrum and synthesized view on the topic. The volume, largely theoretical and classificatory, features main theories, prominent researchers and important research trends. The articles al.

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ISBN: 9789027288974 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9027288976 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9789027205223 (hb : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9027205221 (hb : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9789027205223 (hb : alk. paper)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (167 p.) : ill.
Publisher: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., c2009.

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General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction : on the genesis and development of L3 research, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition : about this book / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen -- Defining multilingualism / Charlotte Kemp -- The genesis and development of research in multilingualism : perspectives for future research / Rita Franceschini -- The development of psycholinguistic research on crosslinguistic influence / Gessica De Angelis and Jean-Marc Dewaele -- The role of prior knowledge in L3 learning and use : further evidence of psychotypological dimensions / Muiris Ó Laoire and David Singleton -- Methods of research in multilingualism studies : reaching a comprehensive perspective / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen -- The study of multilingualism in educational contexts / Jasone Cenoz and Ulrike Jessner -- Multilingualism resources : associations, journals, book series, bibliographies and conference lists / Peter Ecke -- Crossing the second threshold / Larissa Aronin and Britta Hufeisen.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.