This book pioneers the study of bilingualism across the lifespan and in all its diverse forms. In framing the newest research within a lifespan perspective, the editors highlight the importance of considering an individual's age - from infancy to late adulthood - when researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development.
This book pioneers the study of bilingualism across the lifespan and in all its diverse forms. In framing the newest research within a lifespan perspective, the editors highlight the importance of considering an individual's age - from infancy to late adulthood - when researching how bilingualism affects language acquisition and cognitive development.
Contributors Introduction Simona Montanari and Elena Nicoladis 1. Shifting Perspectives on Bilingualism Fred Genesee I. Early Bilingualism 1. Early Bilingualism: From Differentiation to the Impact of Family Language Practices Suzanne Quay and Simona Montanari 2. Speech Perception in Simultaneously Bilingual Infants Christopher T. Fennell, Angeline Sin-Mei Tsui, and Tamara M. Hudon 3. Early Lexical Development in Bilingual Infants and Toddlers Barbara T. Conboy and Simona Montanari 4. Code-Switching in Childhood W. Quin Yow, Ferninda Patrycia, and Suzanne Flynn II. Factors Affecting Bilingualism Across the Lifespan 1. Quantity and Quality of Language Input in Bilingual Language Development Sharon Unsworth 2. Factors Moderating Proficiency in Bilingual Speakers Virginia C. Mueller Gathercole 3. Age of Onset of Bilingualism Effects and Availability of Input in First Language Attrition Silvina Montrul 4. Age of Second-Language Acquisition: Critical Periods and Social Concerns David Birdsong and Jan Vanhove 5. Code-Switching in Adulthood Jeff MacSwan III. Academic Achievement and Literacy in Bilinguals 1. Bilingualism and Academic Achievement in Children in Dual Language Programs Kathryn Lindholm-Leary 2. Literacy in Adulthood: Reading in Two Languages Judith F. Kroll, Jason Gullifer, and Megan Zirnstein IV. Cognitive Effects of Bilingualism 1. Cognitive Effects of Bilingualism in Infancy Ágnes Melinda Kovács 2. Bilingual Speakers' Cognitive Development in Childhood Elena Nicoladis 3. Cognitive and Emotional Effects of Bilingualism in Adulthood Max R. Freeman, Anthony Shook, and Viorica Marian 4. The Contribution of Bilingualism to Cognitive Reserve in Healthy Aging and Dementia Hilary D. Duncan and Natalie A. Phillips V. Conclusion * Concluding Remarks and Future Directions Simona Montanari and Elena Nicoladis Index About the Editors
Contributors Introduction Simona Montanari and Elena Nicoladis 1. Shifting Perspectives on Bilingualism Fred Genesee I. Early Bilingualism 1. Early Bilingualism: From Differentiation to the Impact of Family Language Practices Suzanne Quay and Simona Montanari 2. Speech Perception in Simultaneously Bilingual Infants Christopher T. Fennell, Angeline Sin-Mei Tsui, and Tamara M. Hudon 3. Early Lexical Development in Bilingual Infants and Toddlers Barbara T. Conboy and Simona Montanari 4. Code-Switching in Childhood W. Quin Yow, Ferninda Patrycia, and Suzanne Flynn II. Factors Affecting Bilingualism Across the Lifespan 1. Quantity and Quality of Language Input in Bilingual Language Development Sharon Unsworth 2. Factors Moderating Proficiency in Bilingual Speakers Virginia C. Mueller Gathercole 3. Age of Onset of Bilingualism Effects and Availability of Input in First Language Attrition Silvina Montrul 4. Age of Second-Language Acquisition: Critical Periods and Social Concerns David Birdsong and Jan Vanhove 5. Code-Switching in Adulthood Jeff MacSwan III. Academic Achievement and Literacy in Bilinguals 1. Bilingualism and Academic Achievement in Children in Dual Language Programs Kathryn Lindholm-Leary 2. Literacy in Adulthood: Reading in Two Languages Judith F. Kroll, Jason Gullifer, and Megan Zirnstein IV. Cognitive Effects of Bilingualism 1. Cognitive Effects of Bilingualism in Infancy Ágnes Melinda Kovács 2. Bilingual Speakers' Cognitive Development in Childhood Elena Nicoladis 3. Cognitive and Emotional Effects of Bilingualism in Adulthood Max R. Freeman, Anthony Shook, and Viorica Marian 4. The Contribution of Bilingualism to Cognitive Reserve in Healthy Aging and Dementia Hilary D. Duncan and Natalie A. Phillips V. Conclusion * Concluding Remarks and Future Directions Simona Montanari and Elena Nicoladis Index About the Editors
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