Language Brokering in Immigrant Families: Theories and Contexts

Book Overview

Language Brokering in Immigrant Families: Theories and Contexts brings together an international group of researchers to share their findings on language brokering-when immigrant children translate for their parents and other adults. Given the large amount of immigration occurring worldwide, it is important to understand how language brokering may support children's and families' acculturation to new countries. The chapter authors include overviews...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138185140
• ISBN13: 9781138185142
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"