Sociolinguistic Variation and Acquisition in Two-Way Language Immersion

This book investigates the acquisition of sociolinguistic knowledge in the early elementary school years of Mandarin-English two-way language immersion. Using ethnographic observation and quantitative analysis, the author explores how input from teachers and classmates shapes students' language acquisition.

Rebecca Lurie Starr is an Assistant Professor of English Language at the National University of Singapore. She researches sociolinguistic variation in English, Mandarin, and other languages, focusing on children's acquisition of sociolinguistic knowledge in schools and multilingual settings.