The Handbook of the Neuroscience of Multilingualism.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (880 pages)
- Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics Series .
- Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics Series .
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- About the Editor -- About the Contributors -- Special Foreword -- Overview of the Handbook -- Acknowledgements -- Part I Theories and Methods -- Chapter 1 Defining and Assessing Multilingualism -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Defining Multilingualism -- 3. Why Is Someone Multilingual? -- 4. Language Attrition -- 5. The Role of Contact -- 6. Measuring Language Contact -- 7. Models of Multilingualism -- 8. The Multilingual's Brain -- 9. Languages as Separate Entities in our Brain -- 10. Measuring Multilingual Proficiency -- 11. Dynamic Assessment -- 12. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Cognitive Neuroscience and Multilingualism -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Remapping Language in the Human Brain: Moving Away from the Traditional Model -- 3. Multilingual, Not Monolingual Brains -- 4. Foundational Concepts in Linguistic Theory: A Brief Excursus -- 5. Approaches to Understanding Linguistic Meaning and Speech Acts -- 6. The Importance of Imaging in Cognitive Neurolinguistic Research -- 7. A Glance at fMRI Studies of Language(s) -- 8. Towards an Explanation of Bilaterality of Language -- 9. Parting Shots: Shifting Perspectives, Conclusions and Future Directions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 What Do Bilingual Models Tell Us About the Neurocognition of Multiple Languages? -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Activation, Inhibition, and Control -- 3. Neural Bases of Cognitive Control in Bilingualism -- 4. Bilingual Models and the Brain: New Extensions -- 5. New Directions in Understanding the Neural Basis of Multiple Languages -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 4 Psycholinguistic Methods in Multilingual Research -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Measuring Lexical Processing -- 3. Measuring Syntactic Processing -- 4. Structural Priming. 5. Measuring Bilingual Language Processing with Eye‐Tracking -- 6. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 Real-Time Measures of the Multilingual Brain -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Real-Time Measures of the Multilingual Brain -- 3. Encephalography Compared with Other Methods -- 4. Interpreting Real-Time Brain Responses in the Multilingual Brain -- 5. Real-Time Brain Measures of Adult Second Language Learning -- 6. Real-Time Brain Measures of Language Switching -- 7. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Neuroimaging Studies of Multilingual Speech -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Bilingual Speech Networks -- 3. Multilingual Speech Networks -- 4. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 In Search of Memory Traces of a Forgotten Language -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Language Forgetting in Adoptees -- 3. Age Regression Hypnosis in Uncovering Suppressed Language -- 4. fMRI Studies in Uncovering Memory Remnants of a Lost Language -- 5. Behavioural Tasks in Uncovering Memory Remnants of a Lost Language -- 6. The Savings Paradigm -- 7. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8 Brain Adaptations and Neurological Indices of Processing in Adult Second Language Acquisition: Challenges for the Critical Period Hypothesis -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Reframing Questions and the Evidence Base for the Critical Period Hypothesis -- 3. A Brief Description of ERPs and their Use in Language Processing Research -- 4. Brain Plasticity in Adulthood: Evidence from (f)MRI -- 5. Brain Structure and Regions of Interest -- 6. How Does Language Learning Affect the Brain? Structural and Functional Evidence for Bilingualism‐Induced Neuroplasticity -- 7. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Part II Neural Representations -- Chapter 9 Language Organization in the Bilingual and Multilingual Brain -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Brain Basis of L2 Phonology -- 3. Brain Basis of L2 Grammar. 4. Brain Basis of L2 Lexico‐Semantics -- 5. Brain Basis of Language Control -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Bilingual Word Production -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Bilingual Word Production: Common or Distinct Neural Signatures? -- 3. The Neurophysiology of Timing Aspects of Bilingual Word Production -- 4. Factors Moderating Neural Representations of Bilingual Word Production -- 5. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Multilingualism and Brain Plasticity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Building Blocks: Grey and White Matter in the Brain -- 3. The Effects of Bi−/Multilingualism on the Grey Matter of the Brain -- 4. The Effects of Bi−/Multilingualism on the White Matter of the Brain -- 5. What about Function? -- 6. Bilingualism and the Ageing Brain -- 7. Conclusion and Further Directions -- References -- Chapter 12 Factors Affecting Cortical Representation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Language Properties -- 3. Individual Differences -- 4. Language Acquisition and Ability -- 5. Language Experience -- 6. Number of Languages and Neuroprotection -- 7. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13 The Gift of Language Learning: Individual Differences in Non-Native Speech Perception -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Exogenous Factors that Influence Language Learning -- 3. Brain Differences Between Monolinguals and Bilinguals -- 4. Endogenous Factors that Influence Learning and Brain -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 14 Lexical Organization and Reorganization in the Multilingual Mind -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Notion of a Mental Lexicon -- 3. Structurally Complex Words as the Meeting Ground -- 4. Modelling Multilingual Connections and the Functional Architecture of the Mental Lexicon -- 5. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 15 Emotion and Emotion Concepts: Processing and Use in Monolingual and Bilingual Speakers -- 1. Introduction. 2. Behavioural Work -- 3. Psychophysiological and Neuroimaging Work -- 4. Applied Work in Clinical and Counselling Settings -- 5. Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research -- References -- Chapter 16 Representing, Detecting, and Translating Humour in the Brain -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What Is Humour? -- 3. Humour and Language -- 4. Theories of Verbal Humour -- 5. Humour and Language Learning -- 6. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- References -- Part III Functions and Processes -- Chapter 17 Multilingualism and Metacognitive Processing -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Metacognitive Regulation and Executive Function: Conceptual Overlap -- 3. Metacognitive Regulation and Executive Function: Neuroanatomical Considerations -- 4. Description and Critique of Methods Used for Measuring Metacognition -- 5. Metacognition and Multilingualism -- 6. Executive Function, Metacognition and Multilingualism -- 7. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 18 Factors Affecting Multilingual Processing -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Working Memory Capacity -- 3. Proficiency -- 4. Age of Acquisition -- 5. Exposure and Language Use -- 6. Processing Speed -- 7. Language Typology and Language Status -- 8. Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 19 Learning and Memory in the Bilingual Mind and Brain -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of Theories and Models of Bilingual/Multilingual Memory -- 3. Methodological Considerations for L2 Studies -- 4. Distinguishing the Memory Models -- 5. Conclusions and Suggestions for Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 20 Brain-based Challenges of Second Language Learning in Older Adulthood -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Brain-based Cognitive-Linguistic Changes in Healthy Ageing -- 3. Second Language Acquisition (SLA) -- 4. The Neurobiology of First and Second Languages. 5. Designing L2 Experiences to Enhance Older Adults' L2 Learning -- 6. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 21 Language Control and Attention during Conversation: An Exploration -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Language Control and Attentional States -- 3. Attentional States and Topics With Their Neural Signatures -- 4. Attentional States and Their Dynamics in a Speech Act -- 5. Review and Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 22 Cross-Talk Between Language and Executive Control -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical Perspectives -- 3. Neural Basis of BLC and EC -- 4. Brain Damage and Deficits of EC and BLC -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 23 What Language Experience Tells us about Cognition: Variable Input and Interactional Contexts Affect Bilingual Sentence Processing -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Role of Variable Input in Monolingual Language Processing -- 3. The Role of Variable Input in Bilingual Language Processing -- 4. Variability in Bilingual Language Use and its Implications for Language Processing -- 5. Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 24 Translation, Interpreting, and the Bilingual Brain: Implications for Executive Control and Neuroplasticity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Bilingualism and the Control of Switching and Interference -- 3. Implications for Translating and Interpreting -- 4. Neuroplasticity and Cross-Language Task Performance -- 5. Bilingualism: Advantages and Disadvantages -- 6. Neuroprotective Effects of Bilingualism in Normal Ageing and in Neurodegenerative Disease -- 7. Disadvantages or Neutrality -- 8. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 25 Event-Related Potentials in Monolingual and Bilingual Non-literal Language Processing -- 1. Introduction. 2. Representation and Access of Non-literal Language: Theories and Evidence from Behavioural Studies.
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