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The Cambridge Handbook of Heritage Languages and Linguistics is an authoritative reference that examines the linguistic and cognitive aspects of heritage language acquisition and use. Compiled by renowned scholars Silvina Montrul and Maria Polinsky, this handbook brings together cutting-edge research on how bilingual individuals maintain and develop proficiency in languages spoken at home while acquiring the dominant language of their community.
This comprehensive volume covers theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and practical applications across diverse heritage language communities. Topics include phonological patterns, morphosyntactic development, semantic and pragmatic features, and sociolinguistic factors influencing heritage language maintenance. The handbook addresses critical questions about language development, attrition, and revitalization, while exploring the experiences of heritage speakers across multiple language families and geographical regions.
Essential for linguists, researchers, educators, and policymakers, this work provides evidence-based insights into heritage language phenomena and their implications for understanding bilingualism, language change, and linguistic diversity in multilingual societies.
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