Second Language Writing Systems

by Benedetta Bassetti

Book Overview

This book looks at how people learn and use a 2nd language writing system, arguing that they are affected by characteristics of the 1st and 2nd writing systems, to a certain extent independently of the languages involved.It presents the effects of writing systems on language reading and writing and on language awareness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853597937
• ISBN13: 9781853597930
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.2"