On Becoming Bilingual

<p><em>On Becoming Bilingual: Children’s Experiences across Homes, Schools, and Communities</em> provides a theoretical and methodological introduction to research on children’s participation in and across a multiplicity of activities where they display complex linguistic and sociocultural knowledge. </p><p>From a perspective that engages intersections of language, race, and class, the book reviews foundational and recent studies highlighting innovations, trends, and future directions for research. The book offers a helpful set of resources, including guiding questions at the start of each chapter, links to online and bibliographic sources, discussion questions and activities, and a glossary of key terms. </p><p>This book is intended for scholars and students in language-oriented fields of study who are interested in learning about how bilingual children engage with, negotiate, and transform their social worlds.</p> <p>Table of Contents</p><p>List of Illustrations</p><p>Preface</p><p>Copyright Acknowledgements</p><p>1. Introduction: The Social Worlds of Bilingual Children</p><p>2. A Critical Approach to Language Learning in Social Context</p><p>3. Becoming A Bilingual Speaker of Culture</p><p>4. Bilingualism in Schools</p><p>5. Children’s Participation in Social Activities </p><p>6. Becoming Speakers for Others</p><p>7. Developing a Critical Lens on Children’s Words and Worlds</p><p>Glossary</p><p>Index</p>