An Introductory Reader to the Writings of Jim Cummins - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 185359475X ISBN 13 : 9781853594755

Editeur : Multilingual Matters, 2001

Synopsis

The contribution of Jim Cummins to bilingualism and bilingual education has been substantial and profound. This reader provides a comprehensive compilation of his most important and influential texts. The book also provides a detailed biographical introduction and a commentary on the growth of ideas over three decades.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Colin Baker is Emeritus Professor at Bangor University, UK. He is the author of over 140 research publications, a bestselling book for parents of bilingual children and an encyclopedia, all on the subject of bilingualism, as well as the seven previous editions of this textbook. He is the former co-editor of the Bilingual Education and Bilingualism book series for Multilingual Matters and was editor of the International Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education for 15 years.

Nancy H. Hornberger is Professor of Education and Chair of Educational Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. She is a three-time recipient of the Fulbright Senior Specialist Award, which has taken her to Paraguay, New Zealand and South Africa respectively, and she teaches, lectures and advises on multilingualism and education throughout the world. Her research interests include educational linguistics and sociolinguistics, educational ethnography and anthropology, bilingualism and biliteracy, multilingualism and language education policy, Indigenous education and language revitalization. She has authored or edited over two dozen books, including Sociolinguistics and Language Education (Multilingual Matters, 2010).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Multilingual Matters
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 185359475X
• ISBN 13: 9781853594755
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Éditeur: Baker Colin, Hornberger Nancy H.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible