I'm a policy debater and I'm considering using Foreign language education as part of my plan. Currently I have evidence that is from 1960s- 1980's however, I'm struggling to find more recent evidence. Any help with this would be appreciated.
From the point of view of neurophysiology, the acquisition of new knowledge (including the study of a second language) contributes to the formation of new interneuronal communications in the brain. Consequently, the brain has more opportunities for analytical work. This is the undoubted positive for the study of the second language. This point of view is confirmed by the conclusions of the specialists who are given in the two manuscripts that I am attaching to my letter.
Physiological studies have found that speaking two or more languages is a great asset to the cognitive process. The brains of bilingual people operate differently than single language speakers, and these differences offer several mental benefits.
"Anne Merritt"
There is an extensive research area of interest on the supportive effects of bilingualism in cognitive aging. For more details see the article below:
Is the bilingual brain better equipped for aging? Studies on neural and cognitive reserve in elderly bilinguals.