Research Article
Bilingualism in Children: An Introduction
Author:
Annemarie Schaerlaekkns
Centrum voor Taalverwervingsonderzoek, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, BE
Abstract
This article attempts at formulating an introduction and “stale of the art” on bilingualism in young children. Therefore a short definition of both language acquisition and bilingualism is formulated. Although early bilingualism has numerous variations, the author focuses on three common types: a. the situation where standard language and dialect are involved, a common but “soft” type of bilingualism; 2. the simultaneous or family bilingualism; 3. early successive bilingualism. General conclusions focus on the necessity of a differentiated approach in answering general or individual questions about early bilingualism.
How to Cite:
Schaerlaekkns, A., 1998. Bilingualism in Children: An Introduction. Psychologica Belgica, 38(3-4), pp.129–148. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pb.930
Published on
01 Jan 1998.
Peer Reviewed
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