The aim of this paper is to examine how bilingualism, including the use of a minority language at home and the method of bilingual acquisition, affects foreign language acquisition. Specifically, two studies are compared that examine the effects of bilingualism on foreign language acquisition. The first study examines the effects of speaking a minority language at home on foreign language acquisition, while the second study examines whether bilingualism can be a resource for foreign language acquisition among language minority students. By comparing these two studies, this paper intends to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of bilingualism on foreign language learning and to identify potential areas for future research. The importance of understanding the relationship between bilingualism and foreign language acquisition cannot be valued highly enough, especially considering the growing number of bilingual and multilingual people worldwide. This paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the impact of bilingualism on foreign language acquisition and to provide valuable insights for educators, policy makers and researchers. Through an examination of the literature available on the topic, this article will highlight the various factors that contribute to the relationship between bilingualism and foreign language acquisition and provide practical recommendations for language educators seeking to optimise language learning outcomes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction.
- Bilingualism and language learning
- Definition of bilingualism and its impact on language learning
- Code-Switching and Borrowing
- The use of a minority language at home and its impact on language learning
- Literature Review
- Methodology of the studies
- Research design, data collection methods and participants of both studies
- Results of the studies
- First study by Maluch and Kempert
- Second study by Maluch, Kempert, Neumann and Stanat
- Similarities and differences of both studies
- Discussion of the results
- Implications of the first study
- Implications of the second study
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The paper aims to investigate the relationship between bilingualism, including the use of a minority language at home and the method of bilingual acquisition, and foreign language acquisition. It analyzes two studies that examine the effects of bilingualism on foreign language acquisition, one focusing on the impact of speaking a minority language at home and the other on the potential benefits of bilingualism for language minority students. This study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how bilingualism influences foreign language learning and to identify areas for future research.
- The impact of bilingualism on foreign language acquisition
- The role of using a minority language at home in foreign language learning
- The potential benefits of bilingualism for language minority students
- The cognitive and cultural advantages of bilingualism
- The increasing importance of bilingualism in a globalized world
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The chapter "Bilingualism and language learning" examines the impact of bilingualism on language learning. It defines different types of bilingualism and explores how they can influence language learning outcomes. The chapter also discusses the effects of using a minority language at home on language acquisition, highlighting both potential benefits and challenges.
This chapter focuses on defining bilingualism and its impact on language learning. It analyzes the various types of bilingualism, such as simultaneous and successive bilingualism, and their respective implications for language acquisition. The chapter also investigates the influence of using a minority language at home on language learning, discussing how children growing up in bilingual homes may possess advantages in language learning but also face challenges related to the use of a minority language.
The chapter "Code-Switching and Borrowing" delves into the linguistic phenomenon of code-switching, where bilinguals alternate between two languages. It discusses various reasons for code-switching, including communicative strategies and sociolinguistic factors. The chapter also explores borrowing and loanshift, two ways in which bilinguals integrate elements from their less dominant language into their more dominant language.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main focus of this paper is the relationship between bilingualism and foreign language acquisition. Key themes include the use of a minority language at home, code-switching, borrowing, language learning, and the cognitive benefits of bilingualism. The paper explores the impact of bilingualism on language learning outcomes for both language minority students and those who speak a minority language at home.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2023, What is the impact of bilingualism on foreign language acquisition?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1368933
