Keywords:
Cognitive advancement, multilingualism, monolingualism, executive functions, language acquisition processes, cognitive adaptability, attention management, problem-solving capabilities, and child developmental stages.
Abstract
The linguistic environment in which children develop is crucial in the determination of their cognitive development. The current study aims to investigate the cognitive development of multilingual and monolingual children, determining the potential strengths and challenges associated with each language environment. Existing research has demonstrated that multilingualism can positively and negatively affect cognitive processes, including executive processes, attentional control, and problem-solving ability. These effects, however, are determined by a variety of factors, including the age of language acquisition, the language acquisition context, and the social and cultural contexts associated with it. This paper performs a comparative investigation of multilingual and monolingual children in terms of cognitive milestones, cognitive flexibility, and language processing abilities. Through the review of existing literature and the performance of an empirical study, the current research aims to further knowledge of the influence of multilingualism on cognitive development.
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How to cite
Shantanu (2015). Cognitive Development in Multilingual vs. Monolingual Children. International Journal of Research in All Subjects in Multi Languages, 3(12), 1-8.
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