Abstract:
This paper examines the role of multilingualism in cognitive development and brain plasticity from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. By synthesizing insights from linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and education, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of how the ability to speak multiple languages can influence cognitive functions and reshape brain structure. Through a review of empirical research and theoretical models, the paper explores the cognitive benefits linked to multilingualism, such as improvements in attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. It also highlights the neural mechanisms involved, with implications for individuals and society. CZU: 81’246.3:159.953; JEL: I21; J24; C9; DOI: https://doi.org/10.53486/micg2024.10
Description:
ANDRONIC, Carolina. The Impact of Multilingualism on Cognitive Development and Brain Plasticity: A Holistic Perspective. In: Multilingvism şi Interculturalitate în Contextul Globalizării [online]: conf. şt. naţ., Ediţia a 4-a: Culegere de articole selective. Chişinău: SEP ASEM, 2024, pp. 90-93. ISBN 978-9975-167-62-8 (PDF).
