THE IMPORTANCE OF MULTILINGUALISM

Аннотация

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. KEYWORDS Multilingualism, cognitive benefits, educational outcomes, language diversity, mother-tongue education, bilingualism, linguistic policies, globalization, cross-cultural communication, indigenous languages.