Language Strategies for Trilingual Families · Parents' Perspectives (Parents' and Teachers' Guides) by Braun, Andreas -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Titlepage Copyright Contents Figures and Tables Acknowledgements 1 Trilingualism and Multilingualism: An Overview

Introduction Our Sources Terminology Pinpointing Family Language Background An Outline of the Book Attitudes to Multilingualism in Society Summary

2 Comparing Bilingual and Trilingual Families

3 Monolingual Parents Living Abroad (Group 1)

Introduction (a) The Parents’ Strategies at Home (b) Languages at School: Exposure to the Community Language (c) The Importance of the Extended Family (d) Cultural Practices and Language Use Conclusion Implications for Parents (Group 1)

4 One or Both Parents Are Bilingual (Group 2)

Introduction (a) The Struggle with Trilingualism (b) Education: Resignation or Challenge? (c) Our Relatives Are Bilingual As Well (d) Cultural Identity and Language Maintenance Conclusion Further Support for Trilingual Families (Group 2)

5 One or Both Parents Are Trilingual (Group 3)

Introduction (a) Trilingual Families and the Use of English (b) Reported Attitudes Towards Trilingualism in the Community and School (c) The Influence of the Extended Family (d) Cultural Background and Language Use Conclusion Recommendations for Trilingual Families (Group 3)

6 Trilingual Proficiency in a Multilingual Society

Introduction Examples of Trilingual Communities Schooling in a Multilingual Context Making Sense of Multilingualism Globalisation and the Rise of English Summary

7 Concluding Words

Introduction Support for Trilingual Families English and Trilingualism Bringing Up Children Trilingually Against the Odds Making a Success of It Final Thoughts

Appendix: Resources for Trilingual Families with Children

Introduction Websites Blogs on Multilingual Issues Online Research Reports Books from Parents in Trilingual Families Multilingual Education Additional Academic Books on Multilingualism

References and Further Reading Index