A Short Introduction to the Study of Language - Ellen Thompson
Bilingualism
A Short Introduction to the Study of Language - Ellen Thompson
Ellen Thompson [+]
Florida International University
Ellen Thompson is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Florida International University in Miami.
Description
1 Introduction 2 Models of Bilingualism 2.1 Unitary Language System Hypothesis Three Stages of Bilingual Development Language Mixing 2.2 Independent Development Hypothesis 3 Code-Switching 3.1 Code-switching is Rule-governed 3.2 Why do Bilinguals Code-switch? Changing the Topic Marking Quotations Follow the Leader Checking Listeners’ Opinion Changing the Story Structure 4. Conclusion References Suggested Materials