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Bilingualism
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Bilingualism
A look at the positive effects on children who learn two languages simultaneously.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages) |
4 sources |
APA | 2005
Paper Summary:
This paper looks at bilingualism and whether children should learn two languages simultaneously or sequentially. The paper also explores the cognitive and social advantages gained by children that are bilingual.From the Paper:
"A lot of younger Chinese in Hong Kong are bilinguals whose formal learning all takes place in English. Their Cantonese is influenced by the superordinate language English. These Cantonese-English bilinguals often resort to a mixed code of Cantonese-English when interacting among themselves. The use of the elements of English is sometimes so unconscious that it seems to fit perfectly well in speech. However they still use the Cantonese strategy to learn English. There are many cognitive and social advantages to bilingualism. The cognitive skills of bilingual children are enhanced..."More papers on Bilingualism:
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APA Citation:
Bilingualism (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Bilingualism/72289
MLA Citation:
"Bilingualism" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Bilingualism/72289>
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