Multilingualism A Sociolinguistic And Acquisitional Approach - Sarah Buschfeld

This Textbook Takes A Broad Perspective On Multilingualism, Using A Sociolinguistics And Acquisition-informed Approach Thatnbsp;treats Multilingualism Not Solely As The Mastery Of Two Or More Well-defined Language Systems, But Rather As A Continuum Of Linguistic Repertoires And Resources To Be In Different Settings And Combinations. The Authorsnbsp;introduce Traditional Aspects Of Multilingualism - Including Historical Dimensions, Societal And Individual Multilingualism, Aspects Of Identities, Ideologies, Education, Andnbsp;language Policies - Before Going On To Examinenbsp;newer Manifestations Such As Multilingualism In Migrant And Refugee Contexts, In Media, Pop Music And Linguistic Landscaping, As Well As The Notion Of Grassroots Multilingualism. This Textbook Will Be An Ideal Resource For Postgraduate Students Of Linguistics And Multilingualism, As Well As Advanced Undergraduate Students Who Are Looking For A Nuanced And Holistic Approach To The Topic.