Living Languages: Multilingualism across the Lifespan

ISBN-13: 9780275999124 Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated Publication date: 12/30/2007 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 296 Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d) Globalization is on everyone's tongue, and the discussion is not only limited to economic exchange, but expands to the intermingling of cultural values. To be truly successful in the international arena, whether as an immigrant, student, businessperson, or tourist, openness toward other cultures is vital and the most obvious door to those cultures is through language. Learning a second language is no longer an option for many, it is both a survival tool and an opportunity. This book is an aid to parents, educators, researchers, and individuals who want facts about foreign language learning in order to apply concrete tools to maximize their potential in this area, independent of their age.This book examines the various factors in successful multilingualism across the lifespan, discussing groups such as those lu