The Bilingual Brain
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The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Albert Costa
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2020-01-30
The Bilingual Brain written by Albert Costa and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter
The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Arturo E. Hernandez
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-08-22
The Bilingual Brain written by Arturo E. Hernandez and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-22 with Psychology categories.
Cases of language loss and recovery bring up an intriguing paradox. If two languages are stored in the brain, how can it be that a person can lose one of them, but not the other, and then gain one back without relearning it? The traditional models of how a language is represented in the brain suggest that languages can become inaccessible, even though they are not entirely lost. As the author demonstrates through fascinating cases, stress--whether due to foreign language immersion, sleep deprivation, or brain damage--can lead to the apparent loss of one language, but not the other. Arturo Hernandez presents the results of 25 years of research into the factors that might help us to understand how two (or more) languages are stored in one brain. It is clear that the brain is not egalitarian--some languages are privileged and others are not, but why? Hernandez will extend recent work that has begun to take a biological or natural systems approach. He proposes that, in bilinguals, two languages live inside a brain almost like two species live in an ecosystem. For the most part they peacefully co-exist and often share resources. But they also compete for resources, particularly when under stress. Although there are still many questions to answer and many puzzles to solve, Hernandez argues that the nonlinear dynamical models, which have been used to uncover the underlying mechanisms seen in natural systems and more recently in language and cognition, can be used to shed considerable light on the neural bases of bilingualism.
The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Martin L. Albert
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 1978-10-28
The Bilingual Brain written by Martin L. Albert and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978-10-28 with Education categories.
The Bilingual Brain Unlocking The Power Of Language And Plasticity
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Author : S Williams
language : en
Publisher: NFT Publishing
Release Date : 2025-04-13
The Bilingual Brain Unlocking The Power Of Language And Plasticity written by S Williams and has been published by NFT Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-13 with Education categories.
Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of how bilingualism shapes our brains, cultures, and communities. This insightful book delves deep into the science behind brain plasticity and neuroplasticity research , revealing how learning and using multiple languages enhances cognitive flexibility , boosts executive function improvement , and even delays the onset of conditions like delayed dementia . From understanding the patterns of language acquisition to navigating the challenges of code-switching difficulties and overcoming societal biases in bilingualism , this work provides a comprehensive roadmap for embracing linguistic diversity. Discover actionable strategies for integrating bilingual practices into daily life while addressing barriers such as limited access to multilingual education or resistance to adopting new languages. Through cutting-edge insights on AI language learning tools , immersive VR language practice , and gamified language apps , you'll explore innovative methods that are revolutionizing the way we approach second-language development. At the same time, ethical considerations around fairness, inclusivity, and equitable access to language programs ensure that these advancements benefit everyone—regardless of background. With discussions spanning global migration trends to legal frameworks for language rights , this book not only examines the impact of bilingualism across different age groups but also addresses its profound implications for cultural identity, cognitive resilience, and societal equity. By blending empirical evidence with universal ideals, it offers a vision where linguistic diversity promotion thrives alongside respect for Kantian ethics and language . Whether you're an educator, policymaker, parent, or lifelong learner, this guide equips you with practical steps to foster multilingual communities and harness the full potential of your brain’s adaptability. Embrace the journey toward a more connected, inclusive future—one word at a time.
Translanguaging And The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Nina Dumrukcic
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2022-04-19
Translanguaging And The Bilingual Brain written by Nina Dumrukcic and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Multilingual classrooms and online communication are becoming increasingly linguistically diverse due to globalization and new discourse patterns are emerging. Many of these patterns include the use of linguistic resources from multiple languages in the same utterance. Translanguaging, a recent theoretical framework, is gaining prominence among scholars interested in studying these multilingual discursive practices and the concept of a unitary language system for lexical processing. The aim of this book is to gain a better understanding of the bilingual brain and how words and sentences that use features from socially distinct languages are processed. Using examples provided by multilingual study participants, a categorization of the various forms of translanguaging is developed to build a translanguaging model. Psycholinguistic methods such as eye tracking are combined with conventional sociolinguistic survey methodology to provide rich qualitative and quantitative data that address the cognitive effects of translanguaging and the underlying structure of translingual word-formations. This monograph shows how language biography, exposure, and attitude towards multilingual discursive practices all affect cognitive processing. It also demonstrates how multilingual speakers are setting the patterns for novel word-formations to be produced, thus having a social, cultural, and cognitive impact on how we communicate.
Bilingualism And Cognitive Control
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Author : Ramesh Kumar Mishra
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-07-20
Bilingualism And Cognitive Control written by Ramesh Kumar Mishra and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-20 with Psychology categories.
This thought-provoking monograph makes a multidisciplinary case for bilingualism as a possible enhancer of executive function, particularly cognitive control. Its central focus is the cognitive operations of the bilingual brain in processing two languages and whether they afford the brain a greater edge on neuroplasticity—in short, a cognitive advantage. Major issues and controversies in the debate are analyzed from cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistic, and integrative perspectives, with attention paid to commonly and rarely studied domains at work in bilingual processing. The author also pinpoints future areas for improved research such as recognizing the diversity of bilingualism, not simply in languages spoken but also in social context, as seen among immigrants and refugees. Included in the coverage: The evolution of bilingualism. What goes on in a bilingual mind? The core cognitive mechanisms. Cognitive advantage of bilingualism and its criticisms. Neuroscience of bilingualism. Bilingualism, context, and control. Attention, vision, and control in bilinguals. With its cogent takes on ongoing questions and emerging issues, Bilingualism and Cognitive Control is of immediate interest to bilingual researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the behavioral aspects and neurobiology of bilingualism and the dynamic character of the bilingual/multilingual/second language learner’s mind, as well as the growing number of advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in the psychology/psycholinguistics of bilingualism, bilingual cognitive psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience.
How Does The Bilingual Brain Process Two Different Languages
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Author : Alice Grogan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
How Does The Bilingual Brain Process Two Different Languages written by Alice Grogan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language and languages categories.
Individual Variation And The Bilingual Advantage Factors That Modulate The Effect Of Bilingualism On Cognitive Control And Cognitive Reserve
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Author : Maurits Van den Noort
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2020-02-11
Individual Variation And The Bilingual Advantage Factors That Modulate The Effect Of Bilingualism On Cognitive Control And Cognitive Reserve written by Maurits Van den Noort and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-11 with Social Science categories.
The number of bilingual and multilingual speakers around the world is steadily growing, leading to the questions: How do bilinguals manage two or more language systems in their daily interactions, and how does being bilingual/multilingual affect brain functioning and vice versa? Previous research has shown that cognitive control plays a key role in bilingual language management. This hypothesis is further supported by the fact that foreign languages have been found to affect not only the expected linguistic domains, but surprisingly, other non-linguistic domains such as cognitive control, attention, inhibition, and working memory. Somehow, learning languages seems to affect executive/brain functioning. In the literature, this is referred to as the bilingual advantage, meaning that people who learn two or more languages seem to outperform monolinguals in executive functioning skills. In this Special Issue, we first present studies that investigate the bilingual advantage. We also go one step further, by focusing on factors that modulate the effect of bilingualism on cognitive control. In the second, smaller part of our Special Issue, we focus on the cognitive reserve hypothesis with the aim of addressing the following questions: Does the daily use of two or more languages protect the aging individual against cognitive decline? Does lifelong bilingualism protect against brain diseases, such as dementia, later in life?
The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Roberto R Heredia
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2017-01-01
The Bilingual Brain written by Roberto R Heredia and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with categories.
Language Switching Mechanisms In The Bilingual Brain
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Author : Pasquale Anthony Della Rosa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Language Switching Mechanisms In The Bilingual Brain written by Pasquale Anthony Della Rosa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.