2 First language acquisition and early cognitive development

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. 1 Introduction: The interplay of languages, cultures, and minds 1
4. 2 First language acquisition and early cognitive development 28
5. 3 Formation of concepts and plausibility structures 67
6. 4 Language and the intersubjective construction of meaning 104
7. 5 Imposing structure on language-in-use: From language philosophy to discourse analysis 146
8. 6 The dynamics of identity 173
9. 7 The complexities of culture 201
10. 8 The interplay of cultures: Constructs of interculture 231
11. 9 Fostering intercultural competence in the second language classroom 264
12. 10 Mediating and assessing intercultural competence in the L2 classroom 308
13. 11 Conclusion 394
14. References 409
15. Name index 436
16. Subject index 442