A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning
By Fred Genesee, Ph.D., Johanne Paradis, Ph.D., & Martha B. Crago, Ph.D.

As a professional working with children who are bilingual or learning a second language during early childhood, you know how difficult it can be to determine whether you’re seeing typical language development or a disorder. That’s why you need this comprehensive, up-to-date resource on bilingual and second language acquisition. Research-based but easy to understand, this book dispels many myths about dual language development and answers key questions that might arise as you work with children and their parents. You’ll find in-depth explorations of

• the complex processes of bilingual and second language acquisition, both at home and in school
  
  
• the question of whether dual language learning affects cognitive development
  
  
• the debate over the “best way” to raise a child to be bilingual
  
  
• the important but often misunderstood concept of code-mixing
  
  
• the issues related to diagnosis of disorders
  
  
• factors involved in planning effective interventions
  

Student profiles, definitions of key terms, and “clinical implications” sections for selected chapters make this a valuable reference for in-practice SLPs and educators, an accessible resource for parents, and an ideal textbook for graduate students. As you work with bilingual children and second language learners, you’ll find this book gives you the clear information you need to make critical decisions.

Series Preface
Editorial Advisory Board
About the Author
Foreword
Acknowledgments

I: Foundations

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Language and Culture
   
   
3. The Language–Cognition Connection

II: Understanding Bilingual and Second Language Acquisition

4. Bilingual First Language Acquisition
   
   
5. Bilingual Code-Mixing
   
   
6. Second Language Acquisition in Children
   
   
7. Schooling in a Second Language
   

III: Diagnosis and Intervention

8. Assessment and Intervention for Children with Dual Language Disorders
   

Glossary
Index