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The Linguistic Bridge: a Critical Review of Foreign Language Acquisition in a Hyper-connected Global Era

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This review examines the shifting ontology of foreign language acquisition within the context of 21st-century globalization. Moving beyond the traditional "economic utility" model, this paper argues that multilingualism serves as a vital cognitive and social lubricant that prevents the homogenization of human thought. By synthesizing contemporary research in sociolinguistics and neurobiology, the article explores how foreign languages function as tools for "intercultural empathy"—a necessity for navigating the geopolitical and digital complexities of our era.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19633373

Authors: Dr Saloni Jain,, Mohd Fareed Khan

Institution: Samarkand State Medical Institute

Language: English

Topic: Multilingual Education and Policy

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7154705525

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