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Focusing on the dynamic field of multilingualism, this textbook explores language as a social construct and examines themes such as language contact, variation, and identity. It distinguishes between individual and societal multilingualism while incorporating updated theories and new international case studies. A fresh chapter on multilingualism in the workplace adds relevance, and the book features engaging activities for practical learning. This comprehensive guide is essential for students beginning their journey into the study of multilingualism.

A practical introductory textbook for literary studies, which can be used either for independent study or as part of a taught class. Lays the groundwork for further study of literature, introduces students to essential analytic and inte

This is a book about language and education in one of the smallest European Union member-states, Luxembourg. It presents the results of an ethnographic study of code-switching and language ideologies among transnational, luso-descendant youngsters attending a number of youth centres in Luxembourg city. It offers a comprehensive description of the processes of construction and negotiation of new, emergent identities and ethnicities. The author considers the implications of these results for language-in-education policy, including the EU policy of multilingualism. He criticizes mother-tongue education and advocates instead the use of «literacy bridges». Clearly argued and widely applicable, this book is essential reading for students and researchers interested in multilingualism, migration and education.