Multilingualism in Nigeria a Blessing or Curse
Study on the Contribution of Multilingualism to Creativity
Executive Summary
Public Services Contract n° EACEA/2007/3995/2
16 July 2009
Europublic sca/cva
Avenue Emile De Mot 8, box 4
1000 Brussels www.europublic.com The views expressed in this work are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.
This study has been commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate General
Education and Culture.
©European Commission
Table of Contents: Executive Summary
Introduction
p. 3
What does science reveal?
p. 3
What does public opinion suggest?
p. 5
The Online Survey
p. 5
The Telephone Survey
p. 7
The Case Studies
p. 7
The Overall Implications
p. 7
Conclusions
p. 8
Summary of Recommendations
p. 9
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Multilingualism: realising our creative potential
Introduction
This study was conducted during the period May 2008-June 2009. It comprised an analysis of scientific literature (European and international), an online survey, a telephone survey, and the identification of case studies. It had the support of thirty Country Experts, a Core
Scientific Research Team (CSRT), a Core Field Research Team (CFRT), and a central secretariat and communications desk.
Creativity and innovation have been a key focus of attention around the globe in recent years. This is partly due to the need to develop human capital to adjust to the Information
Age and strengthen economic performance. Human capital includes skills such as innovation and knowledge, which contribute to economic performance and social cohesion.
The European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 places creativity, innovation and multilingualism under the spotlight. It recognises the need to better understand how multilingualism enhances knowledge-based economies and societies. Multilingualism is one of the cornerstones of European identity, and is now firmly in the spotlight.
An ability to
Executive Summary
Public Services Contract n° EACEA/2007/3995/2
16 July 2009
Europublic sca/cva
Avenue Emile De Mot 8, box 4
1000 Brussels www.europublic.com The views expressed in this work are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.
This study has been commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate General
Education and Culture.
©European Commission
Table of Contents: Executive Summary
Introduction
p. 3
What does science reveal?
p. 3
What does public opinion suggest?
p. 5
The Online Survey
p. 5
The Telephone Survey
p. 7
The Case Studies
p. 7
The Overall Implications
p. 7
Conclusions
p. 8
Summary of Recommendations
p. 9
2
Multilingualism: realising our creative potential
Introduction
This study was conducted during the period May 2008-June 2009. It comprised an analysis of scientific literature (European and international), an online survey, a telephone survey, and the identification of case studies. It had the support of thirty Country Experts, a Core
Scientific Research Team (CSRT), a Core Field Research Team (CFRT), and a central secretariat and communications desk.
Creativity and innovation have been a key focus of attention around the globe in recent years. This is partly due to the need to develop human capital to adjust to the Information
Age and strengthen economic performance. Human capital includes skills such as innovation and knowledge, which contribute to economic performance and social cohesion.
The European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 places creativity, innovation and multilingualism under the spotlight. It recognises the need to better understand how multilingualism enhances knowledge-based economies and societies. Multilingualism is one of the cornerstones of European identity, and is now firmly in the spotlight.
An ability to