Focus on Multilingualism: A Study of Trilingual Writing

@article{Cenoz2011FocusOM,
  title={Focus on Multilingualism: A Study of Trilingual Writing},
  author={Jasone Cenoz and Durk Gorter},
  journal={The Modern Language Journal},
  year={2011},
  volume={95},
  pages={356-369}
}
In this article, we analyze the relationship between studies in second language acquisition and studies in bilingualism as areas that have been traditionally ignored but which share some common perspectives. Then we look at new trends in both areas that are compatible with a holistic perspective in the study of multilingualism. Based on these trends, we propose 'Focus on Multilingualism,' an approach that looks at the whole linguistic repertoire of multilingual speakers and language learners… 
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