Viewpoints of/for bilingualism
A societal reason for SLA to reduce conflict and preserve peace among language groups.
What is the harmony viewpoint for bilingualism (about)?
That younger children have biological cognitive advantages for language learning, which close as they enter adolescence.
What does the critical period hypothesis say/establish?
A motivation based on becoming and being seen as a certain type of person, perhaps as a global citizen.
What does the "ideal self concept" refer to?
Cognitive development, cultural awareness, self-awareness, self-confidence, social, emotional and moral development, negotiation of social worth and wealth, etc.
What are (some examples of) individual reasons for SLL?
Children are taught a minority language to restore or protect it.
What is the preservationist view for bilingualism (about)?
Distance learning and online methods, Ulpan, evening classes.
What are (some) examples of adult provision?
Our preferred self-identity is different from other people's attempts to label us.
What is (an example of) identity conflict?
A phenomenon in which a minority language is no longer spoken due to the effect of sociocultural or political factors on individuals.
What is language loss?
Children are taught the dominant language even if that means to repress their home language.
What is the assimilationist view for bilingualism (about)?
Lapses in which life conditions allow for more exposure/practice/study of a language, ideally resulting in higher proficiency.
What are advantageous periods?
"Groups of people, not immediately tangible and accessible, with whom we connect through the power of imagination" (Kanno & Norton, 2003, p. 241).
What are imagined communities?
A wish to affiliate with a different language group or community.
What is integrative motivation (about)?