Argumentation and the effect of bilingualism on argumentation
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Argumentation, bilingualism, cognition, skill typesAbstract
The aim of our study is to examine the relationship by focusing on the impact of both cognitive and experiential (cumulative) factors on argumentative ability in bilingual individuals. Argumentation emerges as a frequently utilized mechanism in daily life—not only for reaching “truthful” knowledge but also for persuading others and achieving mutual understanding. In this process, existing knowledge is filtered through logical reasoning to support purpose-driven thinking. The knowledge involved extends beyond linguistic and argumentative structures, encompassing both universal and context-specific information. The aim, in this context, refers to the individual’s assessment of their own situation and the stance they adopt based on this self-positioning. As personal knowledge and contextual factors influence one’s goals, this results in variability in how claims are constructed and justified in everyday reasoning. Consequently, it becomes evident why discussions on similar topics may reference diverse sources such as scientific knowledge, personal traits, emotional experiences, case examples, cultural values, or societal norms. When viewed through the lens of bilingualism, the issue takes on a new dimension. Individuals who navigate and develop across two or more linguistic and cultural domains differ significantly from monolinguals in this regard. The cognitive and linguistic resources afforded by bilingualism—including knowledge about language, argumentation, and reasoning acquired through language—highlight a compelling relationship between bilingualism and argumentation. This relationship merits further exploration, particularly in terms of how accumulated experience and cognitive capacities influence argumentative practices.
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