Book review: Bilingualism

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https://doi.org/10.26817/16925777.1789

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Acquisition, Code-switching, Linguistic Competence, Mahootian, Bilingualism

Abstract

This review delves into Mahootian’s (2020) comprehensive textbook on bilingualism. The text is praised for its systematic exploration of the topic, addressing various facets of bilingualism across five distinct chapters, culminating in a final chapter that ties together and reiterates the main points from each prior section. Particularly lauded is the author’s emphasis on the future of research in the fields of psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. Mahootian’s exceptional integration of complex theories, paired with her accessible writing style, marks the textbook as a valuable resource for the academic community.

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Author Biographies

Saieed Moslemi Nezhad Arani, Higher Education Complex of Bam, Iran

Saieed Moslemi Nezhad Arani is an Assistant Professor of TEFL at the Higher Education Complex of Bam, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin, Iran. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in English Language Translation Studies from Payam-e-Noor University in Aran & Bidgol, followed by a Master’s degree in TEFL from the University of Sistan and Baluchestan in Zahedan, Iran. He has made significant contributions to the field of TEFL through his published papers and active participation in conferences. His research interests primarily focus on language teaching, teaching methodology, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), discourse analysis (semiotics), problem-based learning, affective filters, and the integration of AI with language teaching.

Arzu Atasoy, Gaziantep University, Turkey

Arzu Atasoy possesses an extensive academic background as an associate professor specialized in the field of Teaching Writing, based on her Ph.D. from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Türkiye. In addition, she has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Turkish Language Education from Erciyes University, followed by a Master’s degree from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. Dr. Atasoy’s scholarly contributions include numerous publications in Writing Education studies, supplemented by her active participation in multiple conferences. Her areas of interest primarily encapsulate teaching and writing in the Turkish language.

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2024-10-29

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Moslemi Nezhad Arani, S., & Atasoy, A. (2024). Book review: Bilingualism. GIST – Education and Learning Research Journal, 27. https://doi.org/10.26817/16925777.1789

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Vol. 27 (2023): GiST Education and Learning Research Journal, No 27

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