Challenging the Monolingual Mindset
Author | : John Hajek |
Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2014-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781783092512 |
ISBN-13 | : 1783092513 |
Rating | : 4/5 (513 Downloads) |
Download or read book Challenging the Monolingual Mindset written by John Hajek and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume challenges the monolingual mindset by highlighting how language-related issues surround us in many different ways, and explores the tensions that can develop in managing and understanding multilingualism. The book features analysis and discussion on the use of languages across a range of contexts, including post-migration settlement, policy, education, language contact and intercultural communication.