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Are language and thought interdependent to the extent that only language makes intelligent thought possible?

And what role does learning a foreign language play in the development of the young mind?

Title: Are language and thought interdependent to the extent that only language makes intelligent thought possible?

Term Paper , 2010 , 17 Pages , Grade: 1,7

Autor:in: Anne-Katrin Clemens (Author)

English Language and Literature Studies - Other
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Learning a foreign language does not seem to affect semantic representations in the first language. But does it change cognition in any way? We do know that the brain accommodates a foreign language purely anatomically up to the age of twelve and we know that this heightened flexibility in our neurological pathways allows for more flexible combining of core-knowledge systems, thus giving an advantage in other cognitive areas. What we do not know is if it actually changes our perception of the world.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Are language and thought interdependent to the extent that only language makes intelligent thought possible? And what role does learning a foreign language play in the development of the young mind?
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Background
    • The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
    • Theories of Language Acquisition
  • Empirical Research
    • The BiLieF Project
    • Studies on Bilingualism and Cognitive Development
  • Discussion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores the relationship between language and thought, specifically investigating whether language is essential for intelligent thought. It also examines the impact of foreign language learning on cognitive development in children.

  • The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and its implications for the relationship between language and thought
  • Theories of language acquisition and their relevance to cognitive development
  • Empirical research findings on the cognitive benefits of bilingualism
  • The role of foreign language learning in shaping the developing mind
  • The potential of language learning to enhance cognitive abilities and promote intellectual growth

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • The introduction sets the stage for the paper by introducing the central question: does language play a crucial role in intelligent thought? It also highlights the significance of foreign language learning in child development.
  • The theoretical background section delves into the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, a prominent theory that proposes a strong link between language and thought. It then examines various theories of language acquisition, focusing on their relevance to cognitive development.
  • The empirical research section presents an overview of relevant research, including the BiLieF project and studies on bilingualism and cognitive development. These studies shed light on the potential cognitive benefits of bilingualism and the impact of foreign language learning on the brain.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include language and thought interdependence, the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, theories of language acquisition, bilingualism, cognitive development, foreign language learning, and empirical research findings.

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Title
Are language and thought interdependent to the extent that only language makes intelligent thought possible?
Subtitle
And what role does learning a foreign language play in the development of the young mind?
College
Humboldt-University of Berlin  (Anglistik/ Amerikanistik)
Course
English Language in Social and Cultural Context
Grade
1,7
Author
Anne-Katrin Clemens (Author)
Publication Year
2010
Pages
17
Catalog Number
V201223
ISBN (eBook)
9783656279907
ISBN (Book)
9783656281122
Language
English
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Anne-Katrin Clemens (Author), 2010, Are language and thought interdependent to the extent that only language makes intelligent thought possible?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/201223
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