The article systematically addresses challenges, including underfunded multilingual education programs and the erosion of indigenous languages due to globalization. It adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining literature review, case studies, and quantitative analysis, to ensure a robust and nuanced discussion. The findings emphasize the importance of embracing linguistic diversity to achieve sustainable development and inclusive societies.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MULTILINGUALISM
DOI:
Keywords:
Multilingualism
cognitive benefits
educational outcomes
Abstract
References
Jumaev Shavkat (2012). Language and Multilingualism in Contemporary Uzbekistan. Tashkent: Uzbekistan National Encyclopedia.
Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS) (2009). The Role of Multilingualism in Central Asian Education Systems. Tashkent: TSUOS Press.
Bialystok Ellen (2001). Bilingualism in Development: Language, Literacy, and Cognition. Cambridge University Press.
Peal E., & Lambert W. E. (1962). The Relation of Bilingualism to Intelligence. Psychological Monographs, 76(27).
Cummins Jim (2009). Bilingual Education and Language Pedagogy: A Critical Perspective. Springer.
Romaine Suzanne (2006). Bilingualism. Blackwell Publishing.
Bialystok, Ellen (2001, 2005, 2007) – Research on the cognitive benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism.