Multilingualism

Romaine, Suzanne

doi:10.1002/9781119072256.ch26

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“…First, we consider the issue that psycholinguistic studies typically aim to investigate normal reading and that participants are often even instructed to read normally in experiments. We argue that this makes little sense given the diversity of the backgrounds of participants and the fact that outside the Anglo-Saxon world multilingualism is the norm rather than the exception (Romaine, 2017). Either implicitly or explicitly, the fields of psycholinguistics and language development have generally assumed that there is something called "normal reading" (as evident from the titles of many journal articles; e.g., Aghababian & Nazir, 2000;Horwitz et al, 1998;Kennedy & Pynte, 2005;Staub et al, 2009) and that it is largely the topic we wish to study.…”

Section: Psycholinguistic Studies Of Normal Readingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Myth of Normal Reading

Huettig

Ferreira

2022

Perspect Psychol Sci

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We argue that the educational and psychological sciences must embrace the diversity of reading rather than chase the phantom of normal reading behavior. We critically discuss the research practice of asking participants in experiments to read “normally.” We then draw attention to the large cross-cultural and linguistic diversity around the world and consider the enormous diversity of reading situations and goals. Finally, we observe that people bring a huge diversity of brains and experiences to the reading task. This leads to four implications: First, there are important lessons for how to conduct psycholinguistic experiments; second, we need to move beyond Anglocentric reading research and produce models of reading that reflect the large cross-cultural diversity of languages and types of writing systems; third, we must acknowledge that there are multiple ways of reading and reasons for reading, and none of them is normal or better or a “gold standard”; and fourth, we must stop stigmatizing individuals who read differently and for different reasons, and there should be increased focus on teaching the ability to extract information relevant to the person’s goals. What is important is not how well people decode written language and how fast people read but what people comprehend given their own stated goals.

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Section: Psycholinguistic Studies Of Normal Readingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Myth of Normal Reading

Huettig

Ferreira

2022

Perspect Psychol Sci

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“…To deepen linguistic knowledge and prepare for the globalization era, this phenomenon led all nations to agree to teach foreign languages in formal and informal teaching and learning institutions. By not focusing on just one language, Romaine (2007) says that multilingualism will only be successful if its speakers can understand the language acquired collectively as conversation at data (1).…”

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How Multilingual Japanese Speakers Communicate With People in Bali

Indrowaty,

Faizah,

Setiawati

et al. 2024

Eralingua

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Abstract. The purpose of this study is to describe how multilingual Balinese Japanese speakers interact with Bali residents. In this instance, being multilingual means being able to communicate in English, Indonesian, and one's mother tongue, which in this case is Japanese. The method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach using listening, recording, and recording techniques used between Japanese conversations that are in the Japanese community of Bali. The participants of this study are two couples of mixed marriages of Balinese and Japanese who live in Bali and have children. Methods are Code-switching, mingling, cooperative strategy, and nonlinguistic strategy which types of communication strategies are employed. The goal of this communication is to ensure that the conversation flows well and that the speaker realizes their objectives. This research is that in a society that is classified as multilingual, fluency and accuracy in conveying messages, or goals is something that must continue to be studied. This means that every language user when communicating verbally, not only conveys verbal messages but also needs to understand the function, context, topic, and situationKeywords: Multilingual; Communication strategy; Balinese; Japanese

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“…Individual preferences may be institutionalised at the communal level where bilingualism is unavoidable. 35 A form of societal bilingualism known as diglossia occurs when two languages are functionally distinct from one another. The standard language is used for "high" purposes like giving lectures, reading, writing, or broadcasting, while the home variety is saved for "low" duties like chatting with friends at home, this is a segmented characteristic of language.…”

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Development of African Languages as the Medium of Instruction in Higher Education: From Policy to Practice

Mthombeni

2024

EHASS

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This study, using the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) as a key case study, critically examined the integration of African languages, specifically isiZulu, in South Africa’s higher education system. Employing a qualitative approach, the research conducted semi-structured interviews with lecturers and students while analysing relevant policies through a comprehensive examination of secondary data. The theoretical framework is grounded in sociolinguistics that focuses on diglossia—a linguistic phenomenon where two languages serve distinct functions in multilingual communities. The article engaged with the legacy of apartheid and colonialism, considering racial power differences that position African languages as inferior. The findings highlight the transformative role UKZN has embarked on of intellectualising isiZulu, challenging persistent misconceptions about the capacity of African languages to contribute to knowledge within higher education. The recommendations stressed the need for innovative teaching approaches, and robust support services for students engaging with academic content in African languages. This paper contributes to reshaping the narrative around African languages, recognising their vital role in higher education. Keywords: African Languages, Higher Education, Transformation, Language Policy, Diglossia

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Multilingualism

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

The Myth of Normal Reading

The Myth of Normal Reading

How Multilingual Japanese Speakers Communicate With People in Bali

Development of African Languages as the Medium of Instruction in Higher Education: From Policy to Practice

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