The Language and Literacy Development of Young Dual Language Learners: A Critical Review.

ABSTRACT: The number of children living in the United States who are learning two languages is increasing greatly. However, relatively little research has been conducted on the language and literacy development of dual language learners (DLLs), particularly during the early childhood years. To summarize the extant literature and guide future research, a critical analysis of the literature was conducted. A search of major databases for studies on young typically developing DLLs between 2000-2011 yielded 182 peer-reviewed articles. Findings about DLL children's developmental trajectories in the various areas of language and literacy are presented. Much of these findings should be considered preliminary, because there were few areas where multiple studies were conducted. Conclusions were reached when s

SUBMITTER: Hammer CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4394382 | biostudies-literature | 2014 4th Quarter

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature