1. Ap Day 29

2. Starter
What are 2 positive impacts bilingualism can have on a country?
What are 2 negative impacts bilingualism can have on a country?

3. Bilingualism – Becoming fluent in 2 or more languages
Positive Impacts
Cultural diversity/multiculturalism
Political identify and linkages
Sense of place
Education
Economic Advantages

4. Cultural diversity/multiculturalism:
fosters openness to immigrants
minority empowerment/rights,
production of unique cultural products (music, literature, film, etc.)
Political:
potentially allow self-government of minority groups
prevent political conflict
Improves political relationships and create allies
Sense of place
Gives minority language speakers a feeling of belonging/value
Creation of unique cultural landscape
Education
Bilingual students can have improved knowledge, perspectives, and skill sets
Economic Advantages
Ease of developing global businesses and promoting tourism

5. Bilingualism – Becoming fluent in 2 or more languages
Negative Impacts
Cultural tension
Centrifugal political forces
Challenges to unity
Education
Economic disadvantages
External threat

6. Cultural Tension Political: Challenges to unity Education
Discrimination
Political:
Regionalized language areas may seek independence or conflict
Challenges to unity
Translation problems with country-wide policies and/or delivery of services
Education
Takes extra resources (time, $, etc.) to educate in multiple languages
Economic Advantages
Ease of developing global businesses and promoting tourism

7. What Language?