Linguistic Diversity, Multilingualism, and Cognitive Skills: A Study of Disadvantaged Children in India

Multilingualism and linguistic diversity are the norm in India. Although studies have shown a relation between bilingualism and cognitive gains, linguistic diversity has so far been ignored as a potential factor affecting cognitive skills. This study aims to fill this gap by examining how cognitive...

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Main Authors: Ianthi Maria Tsimpli, Margreet Vogelzang, Anusha Balasubramanian, Theodoros Marinis, Suvarna Alladi, Abhigna Reddy, Minati Panda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Languages
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/5/1/10