Introduction: Multilingualism may be considered important for young South Africans for multiple reasons which include; cultural diversity and identity and prevention of globalization, for overcoming communication problems and language barriers, for enhancing cognitive ability, and in order to compensate for the inadequacies of South Africa's governing systems. All of these points will be discussed. Ensuring linguistic and cultural diversity Most of the world's languages have slowly faded from existence
INTRODUCTION Multilingualism is the usage of more than one language proficiently (Valdés, n.d.). In Singapore, bilingual is a form of multilingual because almost all Singaporeans are forced to master English and their ethnic "Mother Tongue". In this paper, we will compare how multilingualism differ across age group, ethnic group and gender. We will also discuss ways multilingualism is conceptualised in both linguistic and policy terms. I argue that the extent to which Singaporeans are multilingual
Language has pioneered many interracial relationships and historical milestones. Language is a necessity for basic communication and cultural diversity. Being multilingual is a skill proven influential to a successful future. Due to rapid globalization, countries all over the world are stressing the importance of learning a second, or even third, language. With the exception of time and lack of resources, adults have very few widely applicable disadvantages to learning multiple languages. However
play such an important role in our lives that, according to Khalil Gibran, we are “lines written on water1”. More often than not, the words we speak create more than one language, hence the idea of bilingualism or multilingualism. Among other things, bilingualism and multilingualism are both key elements in translation, on an international scale. As François Grin writes in Translation and the Dynamics of Multilingualism2, translation “emerges from multilingual contexts and is therefore dependent
more than one language and around 25% of the world’s countries have two or more official languages. Multilingualism used to be viewed as a disadvantage – especially among children- since researches appeared to show that multilingual persons had more problems such as confusion language compared to a monolingual person. But for the past decades, studies actually started to show benefits that multilingualism brought such as the superiority of bilingual children and adults in performance on tasks requiring
they were your neighbor, coupled with the accessibility of global travel, it is now more beneficial than ever to know more than one language. However, United States citizens are mainly monolingual English speakers. In today’s globalized society, multilingualism is essential in keeping the pace on the world stage, and the United States should seriously consider taking action to encourage it. There are many benefits that a multilingual individual enjoys. According to Michael B. Paradowski, from the Institute
2.7 BILINGUALISM/ MULTILINGUALISM: Most people as speakers usually occupy more than one code and require a selected code whenever they choose to speak with other people. The phenomenon of people having two or more than two codes (languages) is called bilingualism or multilingualism. To clarify the term bilingualism or multilingualism, Spolsky defines a bilingual as “a person who has some functional ability in the second language.” This may vary from a limited ability in one or more domains
Multilingualism Imagine finding yourself in a strange place where no one speaks your language or understands you and you cannot find anyone to help you. This is a very possible scenario in a world of so many tongues and cultures. Because international travel and communication via the internet are becoming more and more common, the chances of needing language proficiency are growing. Resistance and closed mindedness of some groups have prevented the spread of multilingualism, which is much needed
Multilingualism is the act of utilizing multiple languages, either by individual speakers or a community (Wikipedia,2009). It is becoming a convivial phenomenon governed by globalization and cultural openness. There is no true definition of multilingualism, thus it is very hard to define an individual as being multilingual. There is no clear designation of how much cognition, of a language, it requires to be regarded as ‘multilingual’ which makes it hard for teaching institutions to edify language
international, external conflicts, technological developments and all kinds of cultural manifestations around the globe. Moreover, this class of citizens practice the same multilingualism even more, which plays a fundamental role in maintaining the knowledge and spreading it to every single person on the Earth. All at once, how does multilingualism
Introduction Language contact seems to embody various types or varieties of languages in that it comes when two or more languages or varieties interact. Language contact study is called contact linguistics. Multilingualism has been common throughout much of human history, today most people in the world are multilingual. Anytime speakers of different languages interact closely; it is typical for their languages to influence each other. Language contact comes about between adstratum languages, or
For instance, some skeptics think multilingualism create trouble in cultural identity. However, an article from Linguisticator, a website for learning languages and something related, mentioned that being multilingual is like having multiple identities to a certain extent. It helps learners question
The number of bilingual speakers is projected to increase in the coming years; almost half the world's population speaks more than one language. Bilingualism is found in every country of the world, in every class of society, in all age groups. (Grosjean, 1984, P. 1) Job seekers with bilingual skills would look forward to a profusion of opportunities in the coming year, according to various reports and company hiring plans. With the globalization of businesses and populations growing increasingly
with each language one learns, the next becomes easier, I have always through that learning languages does something incredibly beneficial for the brain. Research on the subject seems to indicate that in fact there are plenty of benefits of multilingualism spawning the phrase “the bilingual advantage.” Music and math are both thought to incur various advantages to young learners,
Executive Summary Morocco, like other post-colonial nation-states, faced various national problems. The question of a national language was one of the most important issues in Morocco because of the country’s social and linguistic diversity. Thus, crafting of a multi-sector language policy after the independence was a difficult task. Therefore, Istiqlal, a prominent political party within the Moroccan post-independent government, had designed, along with King Hassan II, a language policy –Arabisation–
than one language. Multilingualism is inevitable today. For one to fit in the contemporary society characterized by an unprecedented interconnectivity, knowledge of more than one language is not only an added advantage, but also almost a must. It enables one to interact with peers from all over the world effectively and with easy as shall be discussed in this paper. While globalization may have increased the need to acquire more than one language, bilingualism or multilingualism is not a new phenomenon
In the United States, we see the use of bi- or multilingualism in two ways: a socially elite powerful status or a poor, bottom of the totem pole status. This split view is due to the origin of the L1. If the first language is representative of English, the bilingual is considered sophisticated or well educated. “Multilingualism is a sign of intellectual achievement and sophistication.” (Tobar 2016) On the other hand, if the L1 is a non-English
Kante” Indiana University Press. 2002. Literature Resource center. Project Muse. LaGuardia Community Coll. Lib., Long Island City, NY. 22 Sep. 2008 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/research_in_african_literature/v033/33.loyler.html Blain, Sue. “Multilingualism`masks deficient teachiong of reading`.” Business Day (south Africa). 26 Jun. 2007. 22 Sep. 2008 http://www.lexisnexis.com.rpa.laguardia.edu:2048/us/Inacademic/deli... Cope, Bill, and Mary Kalantzis. Multiliteracies,Literacy learning and the
Having the ability to speak multiple languages can give people the upper hand when learning and experiencing new cultures; however, being monolingual can help in today 's society. Although having the ability to communicate in different languages can be helpful, being monolingual is not a disadvantage due to the ability to communicate in today 's new and modern global world through the language of English. Society and the way it works has changed tremendously over the years. Business between countries
The modern American workplace has become culturally diverse as different immigrant communities increased in size. According to the US Department of Immigration, 148,426 immigrants received their residency in 2011 in New York. Because of the increased workplace diversity, businesses have to deal with a variety of cultural awareness and multiple language issues. These are very pressing issues in New York City, the “melting pot” of cultures from all over the world. Each workplace in New York City has