Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Bilingualism
Definition
Bilingual: individuals or groups of people who obtain communicative skills, with various degrees of proficiency, in oral and/or written forms, in order to interact with speakers of one or more languages in a given society. Bilinguality encompasses both individual bilingualism and societal bilingualism.
Dimensions and Types
Bilingualism is a dynamic phenomenon with multiple dimensions.
Balanced vs. Dominant (Peal & Lambert)
- Balanced: proficiency in both languages
- Dominant: proficiency
The Evolution of Capitalism: From Family Businesses to Modern Networks
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