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Title | Book: Bilingualism Across the Lifespan: Factors Moderating Language Proficiency |
Body | From http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316172.aspx?tab=1 Bilingualism Across the Lifespan: Factors Moderating Language Proficiency The study of bilingualism unfolds against a varied backdrop of sociocultural and sociopolitical factors. While the nature of bilingualism and multilingualism has often been misunderstood, the bilingual community is a dynamic and ever-growing part of the global population. This book pioneers the study of bilingualism across the lifespan and in all its diverse forms. In framing the newest research within a lifespan perspective, the editors highlight the importance of considering an individual's age — from infancy to late adulthood — when researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development. A key theme of the volume is the variability among bilinguals, which may be due to a host of individual and sociocultural factors. Five major topics are explored: While bilingualism is not always valued in the U.S. and thus may result in negative outcomes, in other countries and contexts, positive outcomes are common. Thus, this book is a call for language researchers, psychologists, and educators to pursue and promote a better understanding of bilingualism in our increasingly multicultural society. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316172.aspx?tab=1 |
Source | American Psychological Association |
Inputdate | 2016-06-03 19:16:52 |
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Publishdate | 2016-06-06 02:15:01 |
Displaydate | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 |
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