The Benefits of Bilingualism Language has a significant impact on the perceptions and viewpoints of populations everywhere in the world. This consequence of how language is utilized by differing peoples is felt in many different aspects of their lives whether in time, direction or formulation of distinctive patterns of life. Furthermore, with the spread of languages across the globe and more than half of earth’s population speaking more than one language, bilingualism is one of the most common traits in the modern world and as such, plays an important role in society (Marian & Shook, 2012). However, Rohter (1985) states the influence of bilingualism and the role it plays in society is often overlooked by various communities or local governments.
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With communication in various languages utilized daily by many forms of media in society at large, the benefits of bilingualism have become particularly evident. According to Scassa (1996), bilingualism introduces new viewpoints and thinking onto previously outdated assumptions. In his research, the author found that bilingualism helped to develop broader national and global identity in students, communities or countries. The broadened perspectives contrast with the realities found in judicial opinions and local school districts where those entities have often sought to diminish any emphasis on the use of anything but the dominant societal language in the classroom by instructors. The researcher argued that the apparent contrasts between minority students and local legislative policies have had a chilling effect on many bilingual students. Scassa even recognized that bilingual ability helps people relate to other nations in foreign affairs, crises or even alliances as well as local communities in struggles and challenges. Although Scassa specified the assets of bilingualism in communication with foreign countries or societal influences, he suggested more research is required to develop a more thorough system of education which expands diversity without a forthright assimilationist …show more content…
McCardle found that the advantages of bilingualism in educational settings resulted in larger maturation patterns in both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. These findings have particular significance in a globally-connected, constantly changing world. Higher neural control and academic achievements allowed the researcher to analyze the effects of a bilingual education in the United States. However, he declared America’s educational policies favor English, but fell short in utilizing the connections and intricacies of speaking or learning multiple languages. The research done by Scassa (1996) and McCardle (2015) identified and added to the benefits of bilingualism in skills such as communication, maturation or academic ability, but also called the assumptions of solely English policies into question. In all of this complexity regarding bilingualism, one fact is clear; the benefits of bilingualism outweigh any temporary effects or advantages of monolingually-driven policies or societies. While bilingualism in education and communities holds importance in the development of students, the advantages and benefits reaped by bilingual speakers and learners remain crucial in the diversification and direction of future generations of people, nations and the
With communication in various languages utilized daily by many forms of media in society at large, the benefits of bilingualism have become particularly evident. According to Scassa (1996), bilingualism introduces new viewpoints and thinking onto previously outdated assumptions. In his research, the author found that bilingualism helped to develop broader national and global identity in students, communities or countries. The broadened perspectives contrast with the realities found in judicial opinions and local school districts where those entities have often sought to diminish any emphasis on the use of anything but the dominant societal language in the classroom by instructors. The researcher argued that the apparent contrasts between minority students and local legislative policies have had a chilling effect on many bilingual students. Scassa even recognized that bilingual ability helps people relate to other nations in foreign affairs, crises or even alliances as well as local communities in struggles and challenges. Although Scassa specified the assets of bilingualism in communication with foreign countries or societal influences, he suggested more research is required to develop a more thorough system of education which expands diversity without a forthright assimilationist …show more content…
McCardle found that the advantages of bilingualism in educational settings resulted in larger maturation patterns in both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. These findings have particular significance in a globally-connected, constantly changing world. Higher neural control and academic achievements allowed the researcher to analyze the effects of a bilingual education in the United States. However, he declared America’s educational policies favor English, but fell short in utilizing the connections and intricacies of speaking or learning multiple languages. The research done by Scassa (1996) and McCardle (2015) identified and added to the benefits of bilingualism in skills such as communication, maturation or academic ability, but also called the assumptions of solely English policies into question. In all of this complexity regarding bilingualism, one fact is clear; the benefits of bilingualism outweigh any temporary effects or advantages of monolingually-driven policies or societies. While bilingualism in education and communities holds importance in the development of students, the advantages and benefits reaped by bilingual speakers and learners remain crucial in the diversification and direction of future generations of people, nations and the