Mukadder Kocabiyik

Prof. Shkorupa
EDU 280
6/17/2020

BILINGUALISM
 I choose this topic because l
was really interest this topic
and l am also trilingual person.
Why l The tremendous effects of
bilingualism on the brain are
choose well-known. They can improve
your problem-solving abilities,
this shape your world perspective,
and can delay diseases like
topic Alzheimer’s. Another important
benefit of bilingualism is the
major advantage it can give in
the business world.
Definition of bilingualism
1: The ability to speak two languages

2: The frequent use (as by a

community) of two languages

3: The political or institutional

recognition of two languages
Bilingualism is the ability to understand and/or

use two or more languages. The term therefore

encompasses ‘multilingualism’, which is the

knowledge and/or use of several languages. The

languages in question may be:

● Spoken languages
● Sign languages
● A combination (Lillo-Martin et al, 2014)
An adult can be bilingual from childhood or

become bilingual by acquiring another

language(s) late in life due to:

● Social interests,
● Working related activities
● Migration
 Characteristics

The following are some characteristics of bilingualism:

● Bilingualism is the ability to understand and/or use two or more languages. Individuals can be
considered bilingual, regardless of the level of proficiency they have in either language
● Bilingualism in a child, a young person or an adult is a linguistic, social and possible cognitive
advantage. Bilingualism promotes the ability to develop and maintain relationships with family
and community.
● Bilingualism is not a disorder. Bilingualism does not cause or contribute to a speech,
language, communication or feeding and swallowing disorders.
● Bilingual individuals are vulnerable to misdiagnosis where diversity is mistaken for disorder.
Having a clear understanding of normal bilingual language use, i.e.
Cultural competence

Speech and Language therapists will have

to overcome linguistic, cultural and

communication barriers that may adversely

influence suitable assessment and

intervention in order to provide equitable

access to all patients.

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Resources

● Cultural competence – Flying Start NHS

● NICE – Cultural Competence

● SLT Assessment and Intervention: Best pra

ctice for children and young people in bilin
gual settings

● Working with bilingual children from RCSLT

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