THE LANGUAGE-COGNITION INTERFACE IN BILINGUALS - JOLANTA LATKOWSKA

Discover the fascinating world of psycholinguistics and bilingualism! This book is a compendium of knowledge for students and researchers who want to delve into the relationships between language and the mind. Immerse yourself in the analysis of contemporary theories and research that shed new light on the functioning of the mental lexicon of people who speak more than one language. Learn about the conceptual transfer hypothesis, which is a reference point for many analyzes and discussions.

• Comprehensive overview of theories of bilingualism
• Analysis of studies conducted in Poland and abroad
• Conceptual transfer hypothesis as a key element of analysis
• Comparison of the effectiveness of language learning in different conditions
• Influence of bilingualism on the understanding and use of semantic meanings
• Shaping narratives in two languages

The book "The Language-Cognition Interface in Bilinguals" is not only a collection of theories, but also a rich research material. The author presents the results of studies on the bilingualism of English philology students in Poland and Polish emigrants in Great Britain and Ireland, conducted in the years 2008-2010. The collected data form the basis for assessing the validity of the assumptions of the conceptual transfer hypothesis and allow for comparing the effectiveness of learning a second language in school and natural conditions.

This publication is particularly valuable due to its interdisciplinary nature. It combines knowledge from the fields of psycholinguistics, linguistics and cognitive science, offering the reader a comprehensive look at the issue of bilingualism. Thanks to this, the book can be used as an academic textbook as well as a source of inspiration for further scientific research. The author managed to create a work that is both accessible to students and valuable to experienced researchers.

The University of Silesia Publishing House, which published this book, is known for high-level scientific publications. Attention to editorial and substantive quality means that the publications of this publishing house are recognized in academic circles. The book "The Language-Cognition Interface in Bilinguals" is an excellent example of this. The hardcover and careful edition make the book look elegant and durable, which is especially important in the case of publications that are to be used for many years.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in psycholinguistics and bilingualism. Thanks to it, you will understand how intense contact with two languages shapes the understanding and use of semantic meanings and the construction of narratives in both languages. Learn about the latest research and theories that will help you better understand the functioning of the mind of bilingual people. Do not wait, reach for this book and expand your knowledge!