Third Language Acquisition and Linguistic Transfer
Third Language Acquisition and Linguistic Transfer by Jason Rothman, published by Cambridge University Press on October 10, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the nuances involved in acquiring a third language. This 320-page study delves into whether the process of learning a third language mirrors that of a second and examines the complexities of non-native language acquisition. Rothman systematically presents evidence that highlights the unique aspects of additional language acquisition among bilinguals, shedding light on the intricate connections between language, mind, brain, and cognition.
Readers will find a thorough overview of multilingual acquisition and processing, with a focus on linguistic transfer patterns and the motivations behind them. The book emphasizes the concept of economy within linguistic and psychological sciences, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by third language acquisition. Additionally, it provides an expanded systematic review of multilingual morphosyntactic transfer and outlines recommendations for future research in this emerging field. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in education, linguistics, and psycholinguistics.
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Is acquiring a third language the same as acquiring a second? Are all instances of non-native language acquisition simply one and the same? In this first book-length study of the topic, the authors systematically walk the reader through the evidence to answer these questions. They suggest that acquiring an additional language in bilinguals (of all types) is unique, and reveals things about the links between language and mind, brain, and cognition, which are otherwise impossible to appreciate. The patterns of linguistic transfer and what motivates it when there are choices (as can only be seen starting in third language acquisition) underscores a key concept in linguistic and psychological sciences: economy. Overviewing the subfields examining multilingual acquisition and processing, this book offers an expanded systematic review of the field of multilingual morphosyntactic transfer, as well as providing recommendations for the future emerging field.
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