Bilingualism, Trilingualism and Multilingualism

Hello friends, 

Though accurate information about the exact origin of society is not known still it is an accepted fact that man has been living in society since time immemorial. Man has to live in society for his existence and welfare. In almost all aspect of his life he feels the need of society. Biologically and psychologically he is compelled to live in society.

This is yet another reason for which man is a social animal. Society not only fulfils his physical needs and determines his social nature but also determines his personality and guides the course of development of human mind.

According to Role of Language In Human Life, Language is an abstract system of symbol and meanings. This system includes grammar that relates meaning so that we can communicate with each other. As language plays very important role in the development of a person personality. Not only in personality but by learning more than one language it can develop person’s cognitive skills, learning more than one language also important in social development of person. As language is not the creation of one person or of one period but it is an institution, on which hundreds of generations and countless individual workers have worked.

The principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture.

 

A language is a structured system of communication. Language, in a broader sense, is the method of communication that involves the use of – particularly human – languages. The scientific study of language is called linguistics. Language is a vital part of human connection. Although all species have their ways of communicating, humans are the only ones that have mastered cognitive language communication. Language allows us to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others. It has the power to build societies, but also tear them down.

 

Is there a difference between bilingual , trilingual and multilingual education?

 

I hope these aims , goals and examples of effectiveness of each programme help in gaining of a better understanding of their difference. The difference between bilingual trilingual and multi-lingual education is how the ‘minority’ language. The language that is not dominant within the community.

When you are bilingual in two languages you are able to speak in two separates languages.

When you are multilingual you are able to communicate and            interact within two separate cultural societies.

Bilingual Education

(Aims, goals and examples)

 

1.     Assimilate

2.     Unify

3.     Communicate

4.     Employ

5.     Create identity

6.     Maintain privileged position 

7.     Status

8.     Understanding

 

Bilingual education has varying and conflicting philosophies rooted in difference thought process and politics. These programs all view the students as a minority in the learning structure.

 

Multilingual Education

(Aims, goals and examples)

“very strong mode of bilingual education have bilingualism, multiteracies and multiculturalism.

In other words…

Incorporating the students native language as well as cultural background in their new learning environment.

 

Dual Language Education

            

The integration of native speakers of two different language, provides speakers of two different language, provides allthentic, meaningful communication between children from the two different language groups, native speakers.

 

Heritage Language Education

              

Language minority children use their native ethnic, home or heritage language in the school as medium of instructions with the goal of full bilingualism.

 

More specifically, Bilingual and trilingual people are those in comparable situations involving two or three languages, respectively.

 

             A multilingual person is generally referred to as a polyglot a team that may also refer to people who learn multiple Languages as a hobby.

 

 

1.     Monolingual

A person knowing only one language 40% of world population.

 

Bilingual

A person using or able to use two languages especially with equal-fluency 43% of world population.

 

Trilingual

A person speaking three languages fluently are 13% of world population.

 

Cognitive consequences of Trilingualism

 

How learning a third language affects the cognitive abilities that are modified by bilingual experience.

Language is more than a means of communication. It is used all over the world and every single minute. Not only when we talk, read, and write even when we socialize, we drive, we trade everywhere we use language in one form or other. Every aspect of our life involves language. The language also plays an important role in the development of a person personality, because communication is the one which drives our lives and makes ourselves better. Basically, language distinguishes humans from other animal species.

It is a common myth that language is the medium through which people communicate. But if we broaden our minds and dig a little deeper, it is more than its typical definition.

‘Speaking’ is art through which one can express their emotions and views on this world it is surrounded with. It is actually a medium through which one can paint a masterpiece on others’ minds. Language is merely a medium, which enables a person to speak. Think of this: How can we express our needs and opinions by yelling or screaming? A speech, without proper language, is similar to a car without engine; useless. A person with speaking abilities, but without any knowledge of language, is similar of having a heart which does not beat.