Multilingualism and Creativity ( 1 )

Publication series ：1

Author： Kharkhurin Assoc. Prof. Anatoliy V.

Publisher： Channel View Publications‎

Publication year： 2012

E-ISBN: 9781847697967

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781847697943

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781847697943

Subject： H0-05 Language and other subjects the relationship

Keyword：语言学

Language： ENG

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Description

This book presents the authors research into whether speaking multiple languages has a positive impact on an individuals creative potential. It examines how specific factors in multilingual development encourage certain cognitive functions, which in turn facilitate peoples creative performance.

Chapter

1 Creative Cognition

Overview

Cognitive Paradigm in Creativity Research: Creative Cognition

Cognitive Models of Creativity

Divergent Thinking

Convergent Thinking

Summary

2 Multilingual Cognition

Overview

Multilingualism and Cognitive and Linguistic Development

Multilingual Cognitive Advantages

Multilingual Developmental Factors

The Architecture of Bilingual Memory

The Effects of Multilingual Developmental Factors in the Framework of Bilingual Memory Model

Summary

3 Multilingual Creativity

Overview

The Relationship between Bilingualism and Creativity

Historiometric Research

Psychometric Research

Why Multilinguals Might have Advantages in Creative Performance?

Methodological Issues

Summary

4 Multilingual Creative Cognition

Overview

Participants and Procedures

Assessment Techniques

The Findings of the Project

The Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Multilingual Creative Potential

Domain Specificity of Multilingual Creative Performance

Summary

5 Multilingual Creative Development

Overview

Developmental Factors Related to Cross-Linguistic Experience

Developmental Factors Related to Cross-Cultural Experience

Other Factors Unrelated to Cross-Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Experiences

Summary

6 Implications of Multilingual Creative Cognition for Creativity Domains

Overview

Generative and Innovative Capacities of Creative Thinking

Divergent Thinking Tests Measure Convergent Thinking

Ambiguous Definitions of the Creativity Construct in Scientific Research

Four-Criterion Construct of Creativity

An Alternative Model of Creativity

Summary

7 Implications of Multilingual Creative Cognition for Education

Overview

The Importance of Bilingual and Creative Education

Concerns about Bilingual and Creative Education Programs

Bilingual Creative Education: New Approach to Old Curriculum

Summary

8 Conclusions

Bibliography

Appendix A: Internet-Based Multilingual and Multicultural Experience Questionnaire

Appendix B: Internet-Based Picture Naming Test

Index

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