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Third language acquisition refers to multilinguals learning additional languages. It contrasts with second language acquisition in the narrow sense, which is concerned with the acquisition of an additional language by (then) monolinguals.
Oct 23, 2019 · The aims of this edited book are to provide an update on research on third language acquisition and multilingualism, by paying particular attention to new research concepts and the exploration of contact phenomena such as transfer and language learning strategies in diverse language contact scenarios.
Written by a team of world-leading experts in a wide range of disciplines within cognitive science, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the study of third (and more) language acquisition and processing.
Nov 22, 2018 · Studying the role of transfer in the acquisition of a third or further language can contribute to our understanding of cognitive economy in ways that studying first language (L1) or second language (L2) acquisition cannot.
The Cambridge Handbook of Third Language Acquisition. In our increasingly multilingual modern world, understanding how languages beyond the first are acquired and processed at a brain level is essential to design evidence-based teaching, clinical interventions, and language policy.
Nov 2, 2022 · Mapping the research trends of third language acquisition: A bibliometric analysis based on Scopus. Zhao Liu * School of Foreign Languages, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. L3 acquisition is gaining prominence in the academic community.
Jan 1, 2016 · 261 Accesses. Abstract. The acquisition of a third language in bilingual communities is now the norm rather than the exception. Yet, different perspectives have been adopted in its implementation. This chapter will deal with early developments in the study of third language acquisition in multilingual communities from an educational perspective.
