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It is quite commonplace for bilingual speakers to use two or more languages, dialects or varieties in the same conversation, without any apparent effort. The phenomenon, known as code-switching, has become a major focus of attention in linguistics. This concise and original study explores how, when and where code-switching occurs. Drawing on a diverse range of examples from medieval manuscripts to rap music, novels to advertisements, emails to political speeches, and above all everyday conversation, it argues that code-switching can only be properly understood if we study it from a variety of perspectives. It shows how sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, grammatical and developmental aspects of code-switching are all interdependent, and findings in each area are crucial to others. Breaking down barriers across the discipline of linguistics, this pioneering book confronts fundamental questions about what a 'native language' is, and whether languages can be meaningfully studied outside of the individuals who use them.

Linguistics --- Code switching (Linguistics) --- #KVHA:Taalkunde --- #KVHA:Meertalige communicatie --- #KVHA:Meertaligheid --- Language shift --- Switching (Linguistics) --- Bilingualism --- Diglossia (Linguistics) --- Code switching (Linguistics). --- Arts and Humanities --- Language & Linguistics --- Script switching (Linguistics)

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This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication; presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field; offers solutions of everyday language-related problems; international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field.

Bilingualism. --- Multilingualism. --- Plurilingualism --- Polyglottism --- Language and languages --- Languages in contact --- Multilingualism --- Bilinguisme --- Applied linguistics. --- language contact, interpersonal and international communication.