The Acquisition of Heritage Languages

ISBN-13: 9781009346238 / Angielski

Silvina Montrul

Opis

Accessibly written and offering comprehensive coverage of current research, The Acquisition of Heritage Languages takes a truly international approach, presenting examples from heritage languages from around the globe. This work is essential reading for policy makers, instructors, students and researchers working in linguistics, education, TESOL and bilingualism programs.

Recenzje

'The Acquisition of Heritage Languages offers up-to-date information, developing the main topics around heritage speakers thoroughly and in well-organized manner … Undoubtedly The Acquisition of Heritage Languages constitutes a reference book that contributes to the field of heritage language acquisition with profound theoretical and practical insights.' Laura Dubcovsky, The Linguist List (linguistlist.org)

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Heritage languages and heritage speakers; 3. The language of heritage speakers; 4. The bilingual development of heritage speakers; 5. Theoretical approaches; 6. Methodological considerations; 7. How native are heritage speakers?; 8. Are heritage speakers like second language learners?; 9. Implications.