Comparative Perspectives on Language Acquisition

This volume aims to provide a broad view of second language acquisition, from initial to final stages. It does this within a comparative perspective that addres

This book presents a comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment of the acquisition of Indo- and Non-Indo-European languages in various contexts, such as L1, L2,

How and why do all children learn language? Why do some have difficulties while others are early language learners? What are the consequences of early bilingual

The significance of cultural processes in linguistic development is revealed through a cross-cultural comparison of cultural and biological sources of gender di

A systematic examination of language policies in Canada based on domestic and international comparisons.

This book constitutes a holistic study of how and why late starters surpass early starters in comparable instructional settings. Combining advanced quantitative

The introduction and tracking of reference to people or individuals, known as referential movement, is a central feature of coherence, and accounts for “about

Making comparisons is central to the study of immigration and ethnicity because these fields by their very nature examine patterns of contact and interaction am

This edited volume brings together 10 cutting-edge empirical studies on the realities of English language learning, teaching and testing in a wide range of glob