On the Dynamics of Early Multilingualism
Author | : Barbara Hofer |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2015-07-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781614518679 |
ISBN-13 | : 161451867X |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Download or read book On the Dynamics of Early Multilingualism written by Barbara Hofer and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to current issues in TLA and multilingualism research. It discusses multilingual learning and development from a Dynamic Systems Theory perspective. The author argues that trilingual education does not harm or confuse young learners but that the teaching of three languages from an early age carries positive implications for children's linguistic, metalinguistic, and crosslinguistic awareness.