Bilingualism and Cognitive Ageing: Does learning a new language help prevent cognitive ageing? - Brossura

Mardon, Austin; Mardon, Catherine; Mazumder, Ashmita; Park, Jiyeon; Yang, Anna; Kabir-Bahk, Camryn; Sonawala, Haya

 
9781773696164: Bilingualism and Cognitive Ageing: Does learning a new language help prevent cognitive ageing?
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ISBN 10: 1773696165 ISBN 13: 9781773696164
Casa editrice: Golden Meteorite Press, 2021

Sinossi

Language is the key to communication and connection regardless of whether it is through digital platforms, body language, or simply face-to-face conversation. Therefore, it is no wonder that so many people seek out the opportunity to learn and teach others new languages; it allows us to connect with more people across the globe. Despite this, it was widely believed in scientific circles that bilingualism was a disadvantage—something that might slow down the developing brain—rather than a social and cognitive advantage. Bilingualism and Cognitive Ageing: Does learning a new language help prevent cognitive ageing? strives to examine the recent research that disproves this out-dated theory, with a focus on how bilingualism affects our cognitive ageing. Our discussion begins with an exploration of the history of research on the cognitive effects of bilingualism and ends with a look at the common misconceptions that people hold and how they may be supported by popular culture. Along the way, the connection between specific ages and bilingualism—including when to learn a language—the effects that bilingualism has on the brain, and the most influential studies and scientists that have brought us to these conclusions will also be discussed. Bilingualism and Cognitive Ageing: Does learning a new language help prevent cognitive ageing? is a brief exploration that strives to educate the general reader on the history and science behind bilingualism and cognitive ageing.

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Editore
Golden Meteorite Press
Data di pubblicazione
2021
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1773696165
ISBN 13 
9781773696164
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
59
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Persona responsabile
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