Abstract
D.Litt. et. Phil.
Despite the prevailing perception, multilingualism and not unilingualism, is the
worldwide norm on the political level. However, bi- and multilingualism have been
shrouded in controversy over centuries - especially in respect of minority languages.
Research done since the 1960s shows, however, that bi- and multilingualism hold several advantages for cognitive processing and other mental functions if present in an additive context ...