In:Understanding Language and Cognition through Bilingualism: In honor of Ellen Bialystok
Edited by Gigi Luk, John A.E. Anderson and John G. Grundy
[Studies in Bilingualism 64] 2023
► pp. 374–383
Chapter 18The road ahead
Ellen Bialystok’s lasting legacy
Published online: 6 June 2023
https://doi.org/10.1075/sibil.64.18and
https://doi.org/10.1075/sibil.64.18and
Abstract
The lasting impact of Ellen Bialystok’s research
on bilingualism has been momentous. In this concluding chapter, we
synthesize the arguments and evidence presented in previous chapters
to explain how her impressive contributions have helped inform our
understanding of multilingual experiences, its influence in the
educational system, implications for cognition, and neuroplasticity,
as well as creating a protective barrier against age-related decline
known as “cognitive reserve.” With these insights, we point toward
potential future paths that will expand upon Dr. Bialystok’s
groundbreaking work.
Article outline
- Where is the field going?
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