IMPACT OF MULTILINGUALISM ON BRAIN PASTICITY; A CASE STUDY IN LAHORE BY SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY

Abstract

This term paper dives into the perplexing relationship between brain plasticity and multilingualism, utilizing a case study conducted in Lahore, Pakistan. Drawing on the system of sociocultural theory, the study explores how introduction to different languages in an assorted sociocultural and linguistic setting impacts cognitive forms and brain plasticity. The study intends to advance knowledge of the cognitive advantages of multilingualism, especially in light of Lahore's distinct sociocultural context. Based on the Sociocultural Theory, the research investigates how Lahore's sociocultural dynamics affect multilingual people' cognitive abilities and brain plasticity. The goal of the research is to understand how cultural factors and social interactions affect cognitive flexibility in a multilingual environment. It is expected that the results of this research will provide insightful information about the complex interplay among linguistic variety, sociocultural elements, and the plasticity of the human brain, with theoretical frameworks and useful applications for cognitive research and education in multilingual settings.