Projects: Bilingualism

Bilingualism is a complex concept which still remains without one unanimous definition. Several questions arise when trying to define it: when is an individual bilingual? Do you need to be able to master both languages in all aspects of life? What about bilingual countries? The videos in this sections illustrate these aspects of bilingualism.

Inuit in the northernmost past of Quebec are worried about the survival of their language, Inuktitut. Hear their story. May 20 and 22, 2012 – CBC C’est la vie

The importance of being bilingual
Humorous TV commercial