7. The study of multilingualism in educational contexts
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Jasone Cenoz
Abstract
In this article multilingual education is discussed in connection and comparison with bilingual education. An overview of the various forms of multilingual education and teaching is presented, focusing on the socio- and psycholinguistic aspects of multilingual learning. The question of the ideal onset age in a multilingual classroom is dealt with in more detail. Recent research in the Basque Country provides insight into the complexity of multilingual education. The discussion ends with a plea for a multilingual approach to multilingualism.
Abstract
In this article multilingual education is discussed in connection and comparison with bilingual education. An overview of the various forms of multilingual education and teaching is presented, focusing on the socio- and psycholinguistic aspects of multilingual learning. The question of the ideal onset age in a multilingual classroom is dealt with in more detail. Recent research in the Basque Country provides insight into the complexity of multilingual education. The discussion ends with a plea for a multilingual approach to multilingualism.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgements vii
- 1. Introduction. On the genesis and development of L3 research, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition 1
- 2. Defining multilingualism 11
- 3. The genesis and development of research in multilingualism 27
- 4. The development of psycholinguistic research on crosslinguistic influence 63
- 5. The role of prior knowledge in L3 learning and use 79
- 6. Methods of research in multilingualism studies 103
- 7. The study of multilingualism in educational contexts 121
- 8. Multilingualism resources 139
- 9. Crossing the second threshold 155
- Name index 161
- Subject index 165
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgements vii
- 1. Introduction. On the genesis and development of L3 research, multilingualism and multiple language acquisition 1
- 2. Defining multilingualism 11
- 3. The genesis and development of research in multilingualism 27
- 4. The development of psycholinguistic research on crosslinguistic influence 63
- 5. The role of prior knowledge in L3 learning and use 79
- 6. Methods of research in multilingualism studies 103
- 7. The study of multilingualism in educational contexts 121
- 8. Multilingualism resources 139
- 9. Crossing the second threshold 155
- Name index 161
- Subject index 165
