<p>This book is both a collection of cutting-edge research in the areas of multilingualism, translanguaging and bilingual education, and a tribute to the research and influence of Ofelia GarcΓa. It recognizes Ofelia GarcΓaβs contribution as both a scholar and friend, and her place at the centre of a
Introducing Multilingualism: A Social Approach
β Scribed by Jean-Jacques Weber, Kristine Horner
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 233
- Category
- Library
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