1. Describing Bilinguals; 2. The Extent of Bilingualism; 3. Using Two or More Languages; 4. Across the Lifespan; 5. Becoming Bilingual; 6. Bilingualism in the Family; 7. Children with Additional Needs; 8. Second Language Learning; 9. Biculturalism and Personality; 10. When the Heart Speaks; 11. Language Processing; 12. The Bilingual Mind; 13. The Bilingual Brain; 14. Special Bilinguals; 15. Reminiscing; Index.
A book on those who know and use two or more languages: Who are they? How do they do it?
A bilingual himself, François Grosjean is a world-renowned expert on the topic. He started his academic career at the University of Paris 8 and then taught and completed research in psycholinguistics at Northeastern University in Boston. In 1987, he was appointed professor at Neuchâtel University, Switzerland, where he founded the Language and Speech Processing Laboratory.
'This timely book transforms posts from a highly successful blog
across ten years into a readily available, meticulously organized,
and carefully annotated exposé of the bilingual person across the
lifespan - at once an authoritative resource and a lively narrative
of what it means to live with more than one language. An enjoyable
read!' Elizabeth Lanza, Professor/ Director Center for
Multilingualism in Society across the Lifespan (MultiLing),
Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of
Oslo
'An insightful and comprehensive guide to all aspects of the
experience of knowing and using more than one language. Grosjean
combines his formidable expert knowledge with his first-hand
experience into a book that is both informative and entertaining.'
Monika S. Schmid, Professor of Linguistics, University of Essex
'This book is an extremely digestible resource for the layperson or
student first engaging with the topic of bilingualism and for the
scholar or professor who seeks a review of the material for
research or teaching purposes. It will make a superlative bank of
supplementary readings for graduate classes that is sure to
stimulate discussion and reflection on the part of students.'
Alicia Pousada, retired professor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio
Piedras
'Written in a clear and engaging style, and yet sharing important
research information, Grosjean here answers our many questions as
we live and raise families bilingually. By centering life as a
bilingual, Grosjean dispels many anxieties produced by monolingual
framings, normalizing processes of growing up, living, learning,
loving, thinking and ageing bilingually.' Ofelia García, The
Graduate Center, City University of New York
'… this collection of blog posts and interviews integrates theory
and practice in an applicable manner that is fitting for students,
teachers, professors, researchers, and families or caregivers.
Extensive evidence from research-based findings comingles with
anecdotal and personal narratives in a way so that any reader can
serve as an advocate and better inform those who persist and
maintain negative views towards bilingualism.' Kai Greene, In
Dialogue/En Diálogo
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