The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism
François Grosjean
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Description for The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism
Paperback. The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism presents a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of bilingualism, covering language processing, language acquisition, cognition and the bilingual brain. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: CFDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism presents a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of bilingualism, covering language processing, language acquisition, cognition and the bilingual brain.
- This thorough introduction to the psycholinguistics of bilingualism is accessible to non-specialists with little previous exposure to the field
- Introduces students to the methodological approaches currently employed in the field, including observation, experimentation, verbal and computational modelling, and brain imaging
- Examines spoken and written language processing, simultaneous and successive language acquisition, bilingual memory and cognitive effects, and neurolinguistic and neuro-computational models of the bilingual brain
- Written in an accessible style by two of the field’s leading researchers, together with contributions from internationally-renowned ... Read more
- Featuring chapter-by-chapter research questions, this is an essential resource for those seeking insights into the bilingual mind and our current knowledge of the cognitive basis of bilingualism
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
400g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444332797
SKU
V9781444332797
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About François Grosjean
François Grosjean is Professor Emeritus of Psycholinguistics at Neuchâtel University, Switzerland. His many publications on bilingualism include three books: Life with Two Languages: An Introduction to Bilingualism (1982), Studying Bilinguals (2008), and Bilingual: Life and Reality (2010). The latter was selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title. He is a Founding Editor of the journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition and ... Read more
Reviews for The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism
"The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism is an absolute gem to read. It is concise and clear while not skimping at all on breadth and depth. Truthfully, this is a bit unsettling for those of us who have worked in this field. Capturing such a wide array of topics in a single volume is a gargantuan task. Grosjean and Li should be ... Read more