An Introduction to Bilingualism: Principles and Processes

Jeanette Altarriba and Roberto R. Heredia

This important text provides a general overview of the methods and theories used in the broad domain of bilingualism. The unique interdisciplinary approach, which is reflected in the various topics covered, gives students a global picture of the field. Topics range from early childhood intellectual development to educational and social-cognitive challenges to the maturing bilingual brain. Important developing areas such as cognitive aging, creativity, the social and cultural context perspective, communication disorders and sentence processing are also covered within the volume. This text is aimed towards undergraduate courses and graduate courses in psycholinguistics, especially those with an emphasis on bilingualism or second language learning.


  • ISBN: 0805851348
  • ISBN-13: 9780805851342
  • Editors : Jeanette Altarriba and Roberto R. Heredia
  • Language : English
  • Format:  Hardcover
  • Publication Date: 10/1/2007
  • Publisher Imprint: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
  • Price ($AUD): $177.95

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