part 2 Flashcards
act of utilizing or promoting the use of multiple languages
multilingualism
refers to the ability to use more than one language proficiently
multilingualism
common phenomenon in many parts of the world
multilingualism
polygot is one who can communicate in more than one language
multilingual person
poly cames from the greek word means
many
glot comes from the greek word means
language
refers to a high level pf proficiency in multiple languages
maximal multilingual
able to speak several languages fluently, read and write in those languages and have a deep understanding of the culture
maximal multilingual
refers to a basic level of proficiency in one or more additional languages
minimal multilingual
may be able to understand and communicate simple ideas in another language but may not be able to speak or write in that language at a high level
minimal multilingual
usual causes of multilingualism and it is becoming a phenomenon in this generation most especially that technology has helped shaped and aid in the access of information and the flow of ideas
globalization and cultural exchanges
this also contributed to causes of multilingualism when colonizers live with their territories and have to accommodate and learn the colonizer’s language
colonialism
language and culture have been carried and transported in a way as well as causing the emergence of multilingualism and cultural exchanges
migration of people
also contributed to the causes of multilingualism, naturally when a couple speaking different languages move and live together they are forced to teach each other their languages causing one to learn and later on be proficient in this particular language
intermarriages
enables individuals and communities to communicate more efficiently with each other
multilingualism and facilitating communication
it can break down language barriers
multilingualism and facilitating communication
have a positive impact on economic development as it can facilitate international trade and investment
multilingualism economic development
can promote intercultural understanding and improve relations between countries
multilingualism and cultural understanding