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9781410603340

Face[t]s of First Language Loss

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  • ISBN13:

    9781410603340

  • ISBN10:

    1410603342

  • Copyright: 1999-05-13
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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An important contribution to the understanding of first-language loss in both immigrant and indigenous communities, drawing on data from 21 life-history case studies of adults who had lost their first language while learning English.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
On What Pretext?: A Pre/Text for Language Loss Research
Face-Touching: A Story-Book
A Musical Interlude: Ariana: Introduction
Ariana's Story: But I'm Canadian-Born
Richard: Introduction. Richard's Story: English Is a Full-Time Job
Lara: Introduction
Lara's Story: An Outsider Looking In
Brian: Introduction
Brian's Story: Nothing Too Deep
Helena: Introduction
Helena's Story: Learning the Rules
Dwelling in the Borderlands
Borders: Introduction
Family Relationships
Self-Image and Cultural Identity
School Relationships
School Performance
The Meaning of Loss
Discordance: Conclusion: Not a Finale: A Decrescendo
Appendices: Life History Selection Criteria
Subject Biographical Information
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