The exploration of multilingualism : development of research on L3, multilingualism, and multiple language acquisition / edited by Larissa Aronin, Britta Hufeisen.

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-...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors: Aronin, Larissa, Hufeisen, Britta, 1960-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2009.
Series:AILA applied linguistics series ; v. 6.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.