Heritage and School Language Literacy Development in Migrant Children

Discover the intricate relationship between heritage language and literacy development in Amelia Lambelet's insightful book, Heritage and School Language Literacy Development in Migrant Children. Published by Channel View Publications Ltd in 2017, this hardback edition spans 216 pages and offers a comprehensive exploration of literacy among heritage language speakers. Lambelet presents compelling quantitative studies that delve into the transfer of literacy skills in bilingual and multilingual contexts. Through rigorous analysis, she challenges existing theoretical assumptions and questions the efficacy of bilingual education based on empirical data and results. This book is essential for educators, linguists, and researchers interested in sociolinguistics, multilingualism, and the educational needs of migrant children. Enhance your understanding of language development with this pivotal work in the field of education.