The series Trends in Applied Linguistics meets the challenges of the rapidly growing field of applied linguistics. In a very broad sense, applied linguistics is understoodby focusing on the application of theoretical linguistics to current problems arising in different contexts of human society. Given the interdisciplinary character of applied linguistics, the series includes cognitive, psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic and educational perspectives. The following topicsare included in the series: Second language acquisition and the acquisition of additional languages Bilingual and multilingual.

• Contents
• Notes on contributors
• Foreword: Multilingualism in Context
• Chapter 1. Introduction: The Many Faces of Multilingualism
• Part I: (Socio)Linguistic Aspects of Multilingualism
• Chapter 2. The Polish Linguistic Map: An Overview of Minority Languages in the Education System
• Chapter 3. Language Contact, Maintenance and Conflict: The Case of the Guarani Language in Brazil
• Chapter 4. “My Gain Would Have Been Their Loss”: Key Factors in the Heritage Language Socialization and Policies of a Middleclass Mexican Family in Canada
• Chapter 5. Gesture Sequences and Turn-taking Strategies in Communication Settings in the Multilingual Philippines
• Chapter 6. The Phenomenon of Code Alternation by Multilingual Speakers
• Part II: Pedagogical Aspects of Multilingualism
• Chapter 7. Identity and Language Proficiency in Study Abroad: A Case Study of Four Multilingual and Multicultural Students
• Chapter 8. The Influence of the Mother Tongue and L3 on Learning Pragmatics in EFL among Poles
• Chapter 9. Curriculum Reform in Latvia: A Move from Multilingual to Plurilingual Education
• Chapter 10. Pluralistic Approaches in Foreign Language Education: Examples of Implementation from Malta
• Chapter 11. Interlingual Education in the Classroom: An Action Guide to Overcoming Communication Conflicts
• Chapter 12. Transcending Linguistic Boundaries in Higher Education Pedagogy: The Role of Translanguaging and Lecturers
• Chapter 13. Bringing it all Together: Multilingualism in Family, Society and Education
• Subject Index