Published: 2020-12-28

Biliteracy as an opportunity for sustainable development of bilingual children

Aneta Nott-Bower Logo ORCID
Section: Glottodidactics in Polish studies
https://doi.org/10.31261/PS_P.2020.26.07

Abstract

The author draws attention to the phenomenon of biliteracy, i.e. the ability to read and write in two languages. She presents the ways in which the phenomenon is understood in the context of research on bilingualism and literacy tuition. The high scientific and practical value of the concept is emphasised. A broad and integrated approach to biliteracy is proposed. The acquisition of biliteracy is presented as a multiannual, lifelong process. The author shows the potential of biliteracy in terms of improving bilingual functioning (strengthening the motivation to learn a minority language, supporting linguistic and cognitive development, improving emotional and social comfort of bilingual individuals).

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Nott-Bower, A. (2020). Biliteracy as an opportunity for sustainable development of bilingual children. Postscriptum Polonistyczne, 26(2), 91–104. https://doi.org/10.31261/PS_P.2020.26.07

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2020)
Published: 2020-12-28


ISSN: 1898-1593
eISSN: 2353-9844
Ikona DOI 10.31261/PS_P

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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego | University of Silesia Press

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