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Author:   Gessica De Angelis ,  Jean-Marc Dewaele
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Multilingual Matters
Volume:   60
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.359kg
ISBN:  

9781847694423

ISBN 10:   184769442
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   13 September 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This excellent volume provides additional scientific evidence about the role of the previously acquired languages in the study of cross-linguistic influence and multilingualism. The collection also contributes to the theoretical development of the field and should be of interest for all those working on language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism. Jasone Cenoz, University of the Basque Country, Spain This book offers a fresh look at cross-linguistic influence in third language acquisition and multilingualism. It sheds new light on important factors-such as affordances and perceived redundancy-that affect cross-linguistic influence but have received very little attention in past research. It also lays new empirical groundwork in areas such as phonology and tense and aspect, where past research has scarcely before examined cross-linguistic effects between non-native languages. Scott Jarvis, Ohio University, USA Language transfer is a major topic in the study of language contact. This book presents a welcome contribution to a fast developing field of research and will certainly advance our knowledge on the nature of crosslinguistic interaction in third language acquisition and multilingualism. In several of the chapters the status of the L2 in third language development is discussed and it becomes clear why research on multilingualism needs to go beyond the study of two languages. Ulrike Jessner, University of Innsbruck, Austria

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Author Website:   http://www.bbk.ac.uk/linguistics/our-staff/jean-marc-dewaele

Gessica De Angelis works at the Centre for Language and Communication Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Her research focuses on multilingualism, language education, and second/third language acquisition. Her publications include New Trends in Crosslinguistic Influence and Multilingualism Research (2011, co-edited with J-M. Dewaele) and Third or Additional Language Acquisition (2007). Jean-Marc Dewaele is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism at Birkbeck, University of London. He has published widely on individual differences in Second Language Acquisition and Multilingualism. He is president of the European Second Language Association (2007-2011), Convenor of the AILA Research Network Multilingualism: Acquisition and Use (2005-2011) and Executive Committee member of the International Association of Multilingualism (2005-2011).

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Author Website:   http://www.bbk.ac.uk/linguistics/our-staff/jean-marc-dewaele

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