Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] 5) (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics)

This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism. **Key features:** * provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication * presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field, * offers solutions of everyday language-related problems * international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field Introduction to the handbook series / Karlfried Knapp and Gerd Antos Preface Introduction: Multilingualism as a problem? Monolingualism as a problem? / Peter Auer, Li Wei I. Becoming bilingual: 1. Early bilingual and multilingual acquisition / Johanne Paradis 2. Multilingualism and the family / Elizabeth Lanza 3. Growing up in a multilingual community: Insights from language socialization / Patricia Baquedano-López and Shlomy Kattan 4. Becoming bi- or multi-lingual later in life / Jean-Marc Dewaele 5. Becoming bilingual through bilingual education / Colin Baker II. Staying bilingual: 6. Bilingual children in monolingual schools / J. Normann Jørgensen and Pia Quist 7. From minority programmes to multilingual education / Guus Extra 8. From biliteracy to pluriliteracies / Ofelia García, Lesley Bartlett and JoAnne Kleifgen 9. Multilingualism and Specific Language Impairment (SLI) / Monika Rothweiler 10. Measuring bilingualism / Manfred Pienemann and Jörg-U. Kessler III. Acting multilingual: 11. Code-switching as a conversational strategy / Joseph Gafaranga 12. Mixed codes / Pieter Muysken 13. Multilingual forms of talk and identity work / Benjamin Bailey 14. Crossing : negotiating social boundaries / Pia Quist and J. Normann Jørgensen 15. Bilingual professionals / Dennis Day and Johannes Wagner 16. Multilingualism in the workplace / Celia Roberts 17. Multilingualism and commerce / David C.S. Li IV. Living in a multilingual society: 18. Societal multilingualism: reality, recognition and response / John Edwards 19. Multilingualism of autochtonous minorities / Penelope Gardner-Chloros 20. Multilingualism of new minorities (in migratory contexts) / Peter Martin 21. Multilingualism in ex-colonial countries / Christopher Stroud 22. Multilingualism and transnationalism / Monica Heller Biographical notes Name index Subject index. Frontmatter Contents Introduction: Multilingualism as a problem? Monolingualism as a problem? 1. Early bilingual and multilingual acquisition 2. Multilingualism and the family 3. Growing up in a multilingual community: Insights from language socialization 4. Becoming bi- or multi-lingual later in life 5. Becoming bilingual through bilingual education 6. Bilingual children in monolingual schools 7. From minority programmes to multilingual education 8. From biliteracy to pluriliteracies 9. Multilingualism and Specific Language Impairment (SLI) 10. Measuring bilingualism 11. Code-switching as a conversational strategy 12. Mixed codes 13. Multilingual forms of talk and identity work 14. Crossing – negotiating social boundaries 15. Bilingual professionals 16. Multilingualism in the workplace 17. Multilingualism and commerce 18. Societal multilingualism: reality, recognition and response 19. Multilingualism of autochthonous minorities 20. Multilingualism of new minorities (in migratory contexts) 21. Multilingualism in ex-colonial countries 22. Multilingualism and transnationalism Backmatter

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics series is based on an understanding of Applied Linguistics as an inter- and transdisciplinary field of academic enquiry.

Combining theoretical epistemes with empirical insights and practitioners’ expertise, Applied Linguistics identifies and analyses real-world problems in which language and communication are central issues. Based on the resulting knowledge, Applied Linguistics is in a strong position to contribute to sustainably solving such real-world problems.

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and discusses perspectives for future directions.

"This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism."--BOOK JACKET Offers an introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. This work uses a problem-solving approach and asks broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism Review text: "Editors Peter Auer and Li Wei make a convincing case for a critically reflexive problem-solving approach when they ask whether it would make more sense to regard monolingualism as a problem. It provides a good starting place for anyone looking for a current overview of issues and approaches."Suzanne Romaine in: Language 1/2009