Focusing on the field of bilingualism, a recognized expert shares his extensive contributions and insights. The book reviews his impactful work and the responses from the academic community, emphasizing the significance of raising public awareness about bilingualism and biculturalism. Through this exploration, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and importance of navigating multiple languages and cultures in today's society.
About half the world's population knows and uses two or more languages in
everyday life, and an increasing number of parents are raising their children
bilingual. This book covers topics such as the extent of bilingualism, how
someone becomes bilingual, the bilingual mind and brain, and bilingualism
across the lifespan.
This book explores the life and experiences of one of the world's most
renowned experts in bilingualism. Francois Grosjean takes the author on an
engaging trip through his life as a bicultural bilingual, combining personal
accounts and anecdotes with insights from his extensive research, which will
appeal to all those interested in bilingualism.
Psycholingvistika bilingvismu je zevrubným uvedením do problematiky zpracování psaného i mluveného jazyka u bilingvních mluvčích. Věnuje se otázce simultánního a sukcesivního osvojování dvou a více jazyků, paměti u bilingvních mluvčích a obecněji kognitivním aspektům bilingvismu. Kniha představuje aktuální poznatky psycholingvistického výzkumu tohoto fenoménu a doplňuje je konkrétními příklady z empirických studií a přehledným shrnutím současných diskusí. Poskytuje také obsáhlý přehled literatury k tématu, ilustruje různorodé metodologické přístupy a nabízí rovněž impulzy k budoucímu výzkumu.
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 scholars 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
Whether in family life, social interactions, or business negotiations, half
the people in the world speak more than one language every day. Yet many myths
persist about bilingualism and bilinguals. This book explores the many facets
of life with two or more languages.
Focusing on the often-overlooked study of bilingualism, this book offers insights from over twenty-five years of research. It explores the definition of bilingual individuals, their language perception and production, and the unique sign-oral bilingualism of the Deaf. The author emphasizes the importance of a psycholinguistic perspective while incorporating sociolinguistic elements, particularly regarding the experiences of bilingual and bicultural individuals. Additionally, it advocates for collaboration among researchers across language sciences and neurosciences to enhance understanding in the field.
