Week 11-bilinguilism

Question 1

define multilingualism

Answer 1

ability to use more than one language effectively
whether learned simultaneously from birth or sequentially

Question 2

Define simultaneous bilingual learning

Answer 2

-Learn more than one language at the same time in early childhood
-Starts before 3-5 years

Question 3

Define sequential bilingual learning

Answer 3

-Some proficiency in one language before subsequent language is learnt
-Starts after 3-5 years of age

Question 4

Describe the IDS model

Answer 4

-Separate linguistic systems for each language
-These systems interact/ interdependent
-May result in acceleration of speech & language development, compared to monolinguals

Question 5

Define transfer

Answer 5

-linguistic feature of one language is used in another language
-Can show up in both/all languages, will differ individually

Question 6

Define code mixing

Answer 6

Use of language features from two languages in the same utterance or stretch of conversation
-Typical linguistic behaviour in multilinguals
-Does not indicate a lack of control or proficiency