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 | | Dual Language Development and Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning (Communication and Language Intervention Series) by Fred Genesee, Johanne Paradis, Martha B. Crago ISBN-10: 9781557666864 ISBN-10: 1-55766-686-5 ISBN-13: 9781557666864 ISBN-13: 978-1-55766-686-4 Paperback 2004-07 Brookes Publishing Company Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This book explains normal and impaired dual language development and the differences between monolingual and dual language development so that professionals can understand these differences and successfully diagnose and treat dual language children with language delays and disorders. The book divides dual language children into two types: bilingual children, who have learned two languages from infancy, and second language learners, who are learning a second language after significant progress has been made with a first language. The book also breaks dual language learners into two types according to whether or not their primary language is widely used, has a high social value, and is typically associated with socioeconomic power. Case studies of four children representing each of these four groups are introduced in Chapter 1 and reoccur throughout the book. The final section of the book discusses assessment and intervention issues related to dual language children with impaired development. | ||
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Simple-straightforward text for intro to bilingualism course My professor assigned this book among others for an introductory course in biligualism as it relates to those entering the field of speech language pathology or teaching k-12. At first I thought oh not another text, but I find it to be very informative, easy to read both in size of the printed fonts and in the language used. It is in plain English with vocabulary words bolded. The topics and subtopics make sense and offer a discussion of various viewpoints and key ideas. The authors also uses ficticious characters as examples of various forms of bilingualism and refer to them throughout the book so you understand the roots of various issues and terminology that are introduced. The copy I purchased is a compact paperback version which is lightweight and allows me to travel back and forth with the text daily, providing me with more time to read on the go. As a text it was also inexpensive, which luckily my professor seemed to take into consideration. Now all I need is an A in the course and I will be completely sold :) | ||