The definition of identity as defined in the dictionary is, "the fact of being who or what a person or thing is." With the definition of bilingualism being, "fluency in or use of two languages."
The topic being explored on this website is how being bilingual effects the identity of a person. Specifically how it allows a person to obtain a bicultural identity, how cultural assimilation can cause a person to lose touch of their main language, and finally first hand experience with how being bilingual affects ones identity.
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The topic being explored on this website is how being bilingual effects the identity of a person. Specifically how it allows a person to obtain a bicultural identity, how cultural assimilation can cause a person to lose touch of their main language, and finally first hand experience with how being bilingual affects ones identity.
Simply click on the links below to get started.
Bicultural IdentityThis section examines how being bilingual can cause a person to have a bicultural identity.
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Cultural AssimilationThis section goes over the effects cultural assimilation may have on bilingual speakers identities.
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Personal ExperienceThis section contains an interview with a fellow Ball State bilingual student, Angela Fritz, and her experience with how being bilingual has affected her identity.
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