Essays about: "Multilingualism"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 74 essays containing the word Multilingualism.

  1. 21. A multilingual advantage, or lack thereof? : A comparative study of executive functions in bilinguals and multilinguals

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Matilda Greek Selin; Calum James; [2021]
    Keywords : multilingualism; bilingualism; executive functioning; cognition; inhibition; switching;

    Abstract : The present study aimed to examine how bilinguals and multilinguals performed in executive functioning measures as well as potential differences in performance in terms of number of languages spoken and language proficiency. A sample of 191 participants between the ages 50-75 who spoke 1-5 languages were administered six executive functioning tasks measuring inhibition and switching performance. READ MORE

  3. 22. It Feels Like Home : Linguistic repertoire and language identity among elder Tornedalians in Uppsala

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Ebba Fogelström; [2021]
    Keywords : Meänkieli; minority language; language ideology; family language policy; linguistic repertoire; linguistic identity; meänkieli; minoritetsspråk; språkideologi; family language policy; språkrepertoar; språklig identitet;

    Abstract : Based on the accounts by four elder speakers of the Swedish minority language Meänkieli, given in October 2020, this study investigates the attitudes and sentiments among elder speakers of Meänkieli towards the languages they speak. The participants have migrated as young adults from the Torne Valley, where Meänkieli is traditionally spoken, to places in Sweden where their language use has been restricted by the lack of Meänkieli domains. READ MORE

  4. 23. Ownership of Englishas a multi-linguafranca : Linguistic identity and innovation in online multilingual practice

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Jaana Kalev; [2021]
    Keywords : ELF; networked multilingualism; linguistic identity; language ownership; transient multilingual community; linguistic innovation; thematic analysis;

    Abstract : In recent years, some of the research within the field of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) seems to have gone through a re-orientation, shifting focus from form to practice. This has highlighted the dynamic nature of languages and identities performed in interaction, leading to the conceptualization of ‘English as a multi-lingua franca’, which refers to placing emphasis on multilingualism in ELF interactions. READ MORE

  5. 24. Experiences and Desires of Adolescent Heritage Language Speakers : A Biographical Study of Attitudes towards, and Investment in Multilingualism

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Centrum för tvåspråkighetsforskning

    Author : Nicolas Femia; [2021]
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  6. 25. Comparison of all language versions as a method of interpreting EU Tax Law-With some reflections from South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Kudzai Talent Gwaindepi; [2020]
    Keywords : CILFIT multilingualism twenty-four languages language versions comparison requirement literal interpretation EU tax law South Africa; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : CILFIT is a landmark case when it comes to language issues in interpreting EU law. But its criteria have raised many practical implications which have hitherto not been sufficiently dealt with. READ MORE