A Dynamic Model of Multilingualism: Perspectives of Change in Psycholinguistics (121) (Multilingual Matters, 121)

2 Stages In Research On Multilingualism 6 -- Double Monolingualism Hypothesis 6 -- Earlier Models Of Bilingual Representation 7 -- Transfer As An Explanation Of Linguistic Deficiency 9 -- The Impact Of The Peal & Lambert Study 14 -- 3 Transfer Reconsidered 19 -- Transfer In Research On Bilingualism 20 -- Transfer In The Learner System 24 -- The Paradox Of Transfer 26 -- Transfer Phenomena In Multilingual Systems 28 -- 4 Universal Grammar Reviewed 30 -- Theory Of Competence 30 -- Tenets Of Ug Language Acquisition Theory 32 -- Ug On Sla 41 -- Ug On Interim Language And Multilingualism 47 -- 5 Multilingual Proficiency Reassessed 52 -- Defining Multilingualism 52 -- Current Issues In Multilingualism Research 58 -- Multilingual Variation 69 -- Arguments For A Dynamic View 74 -- 6 A Dynamic Model Of Multilingualism Developed 76 -- Introduction To Dynamic Systems Approaches 76 -- Building Dmm 85 -- Key Factors Of Dmm: Gradual Language Loss And Language Maintenance 93 -- Hypothetical Assumptions Of Dmm 109 -- 7 A Dynamic Model Of Multilingualism Analysed 111 -- Conceptual Outline Of Dmm 111 -- Types Of Multilingualism According To Dmm 117 -- How Factors Relate In Dmm 125 -- Mastering Complexity In Dmm 140 -- 8 Holism Defended: A Systems Interpretation 144 -- Double Monolingualism And Modularity 145 -- Wholism: The Bilingual View And Multicompetence 148 -- Holism And Systems Theory 150 -- 9 Limitations, Conclusions And Outlook 153 -- Theoretical Limitations Of Dmm 153 -- Related Concepts Of Dmm 155 -- Questions Raised By Dmm 158 -- Applications Of Dmm 159. Philip Herdina And Ulrike Jessner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 162-179) And Index. The model presented in this volume draws together various strands of research - second language acquisition theory, bilingualism research, dynamic systems theory - to develop a novel approach to this challenging subject. Its main focus lies on the psycholinguistic dynamics of multilingualism, the processes of change in time affecting two or more language systems The model presented in this volume draws together various strands of research second language acquisition theory, bilingualism research, dynamic systems theory to develop a novel approach to this challenging subject. Its main focus lies on the psycholinguistic dynamics of multilingualism, the processes of change in time affecting two or more language systems. " Content: Stages in research on multilingualism; transfer reconsidered; universal grammar reviewed; multilingual proficiency reassessed; a dynamic model of multilingualism developed; a dynamic model of multilingualism analyzed; holism defended - a systems interpretation of holism; limitations, conclusions and outlook.