Bilingualism in Schools and Society

This book provides a clear and engaging introduction to key issues surrounding bilingualism in educational and social contexts. This third edition expands on core sociolinguistic concepts (code-switching, translanguaging, and code-meshing) offering a more nuanced view of how language practices evolve in multilingual environments.

Sarah J. Shin is Professor and Chair of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA. A UMBC Presidential Research Professor, she is the co-author of Linguistics for Language Teachers (Routledge, 2020) and an editorial board member for the Journal of Language, Identity, and Education.

- Facts and Myths About Bilingualism - Bilingualism in a Globalized World - The Politics of Bilingualism - Heritage Language Education - Bilingualism and Identity - Social and Conversational Aspects of Code-Switching - Educating English Learners - Educational Models That Promote Additive Bilingualism - Multilingual Families