Revitalizing Endangered Languages

Revitalizing Endangered Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
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ISBN-10 : 9781108624435
ISBN-13 : 110862443X
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Synopsis Revitalizing Endangered Languages by : Justyna Olko

Of the approximately 7,000 languages in the world, at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of the twenty-first century. Languages are endangered by a number of factors, including globalization, education policies, and the political, economic and cultural marginalization of minority groups. This guidebook provides ideas and strategies, as well as some background, to help with the effective revitalization of endangered languages. It covers a broad scope of themes including effective planning, benefits, wellbeing, economic aspects, attitudes and ideologies. The chapter authors have hands-on experience of language revitalization in many countries around the world, and each chapter includes a wealth of examples, such as case studies from specific languages and language areas. Clearly and accessibly written, it is suitable for non-specialists as well as academic researchers and students interested in language revitalization. This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages

The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 581
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ISBN-10 : 9781139500838
ISBN-13 : 113950083X
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages by : Peter K. Austin

It is generally agreed that about 7,000 languages are spoken across the world today and at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. This state-of-the-art Handbook examines the reasons behind this dramatic loss of linguistic diversity, why it matters, and what can be done to document and support endangered languages. The volume is relevant not only to researchers in language endangerment, language shift and language death, but to anyone interested in the languages and cultures of the world. It is accessible both to specialists and non-specialists: researchers will find cutting-edge contributions from acknowledged experts in their fields, while students, activists and other interested readers will find a wealth of readable yet thorough and up-to-date information.

Teaching and Learning Resources for Endangered Languages

Teaching and Learning Resources for Endangered Languages
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9789004544185
ISBN-13 : 9004544186
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Teaching and Learning Resources for Endangered Languages by : Riitta-Liisa Valijärvi

This volume showcases latest developments and innovations in teaching and learning materials in, about and for endangered languages, as well as discusses challenges in the production of such materials.

The Munda Languages

The Munda Languages
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 1277
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ISBN-10 : 9781317828853
ISBN-13 : 1317828852
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis The Munda Languages by : Gregory D.S. Anderson

The Munda group of languages of the Austroasiatic family are spoken within central and eastern India by almost ten million people. To date, they are the least well-known and least documented languages of the Indian subcontinent. This unprecedented and original work draws together a distinguished group of international experts in the field of Munda language research and presents current assessments of a wide range of typological and comparative-historical issues, providing agendas for future research. Representing the current state of Munda Linguistics, this volume provides detailed descriptions of almost all of the languages in the family, in addition to a brief chapter discussing the enigmatic Nihali language.

Cataloguing the World's Endangered Languages

Cataloguing the World's Endangered Languages
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 425
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ISBN-10 : 9781317413899
ISBN-13 : 131741389X
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Cataloguing the World's Endangered Languages by : Lyle Campbell

Cataloguing the World’s Endangered Languages brings together the results of the extensive and influential Catalogue of Endangered Languages (ELCat) project. Based on the findings from the most extensive endangered languages research project, this is the most comprehensive source of accurate information on endangered languages. The book presents the academic and scientific findings that underpin the online Catalogue, located at www.endangeredlanguages.com, making it an essential companion to the website for academics and researchers working in this area. While the online Catalogue displays much data from the ELCat project, this volume develops and emphasizes aspects of the research behind the data and includes topics of great interest in the field, not previously covered in a single volume. Cataloguing the World’s Endangered Languages is an important volume of particular interest to academics and researchers working with endangered languages.

Saving Languages

Saving Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 1139445421
ISBN-13 : 9781139445429
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Saving Languages by : Lenore A. Grenoble

Language endangerment has been the focus of much attention and as a result, a wide range of people are working to revitalize and maintain local languages. This book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization, written not only for linguists and anthropologists, but also for language activists and community members who believe they should ensure the future use of their languages, despite their predicted loss. Drawing extensively on case studies, it sets out the necessary background and highlights central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources. Its primary goal is to provide the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, such as setting and achieving realistic goals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles. Clearly written and informative, Saving Languages will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in the fate of small language communities around the globe.

The Green Book of Language Revitalization in Practice

The Green Book of Language Revitalization in Practice
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9004254498
ISBN-13 : 9789004254497
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis The Green Book of Language Revitalization in Practice by : Leanne Hinton

With world-wide environmental destruction and globalization of economy, a few languages, especially English, are spreading, while thousands others are disappearing, taking with them cultural, philosophical and environmental knowledge systems and oral literatures. This book serves as a manual of effective practices in language revitalization. This book was previously published by Academic Press under ISBN 978-01-23-49354-5.

Handbook of Indigenous Education

Handbook of Indigenous Education
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9811038988
ISBN-13 : 9789811038983
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Indigenous Education by : Elizabeth Ann McKinley

This book is a state-of-the-art reference work that defines and frames the state of thinking, research and practice in indigenous education. The book provides an authoritative overview of the subject in one text. The work sits within the context of The UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that states “Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education” (Article 14.1). Twenty-five years ago a book of this nature would have been largely written by non-Indigenous researchers about Indigenous people and education. Today Indigenous researchers can write this work about and for themselves and others. The book is comprehensive in its coverage. Authors are drawn from various individual jurisdictions that have significant indigenous populations where the issues include language, culture and identity, and indigenous people’s participation in society. It brings together multiple streams of research by ‘new’ indigenous voices. The book also brings together a wide range of educational topics including early childhood education, educational governance, teacher education, curriculum, pedagogy, educational psychology, etc. The focus of one body of work on Indigenous education is a welcome enhancement to the pursuit of the field of Indigenous educational aspirations and development.

Endangered Languages and New Technologies

Endangered Languages and New Technologies
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781107049598
ISBN-13 : 1107049598
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Endangered Languages and New Technologies by : Mari C. Jones

This book discusses how new technologies have the potential to revolutionise the documentation, analysis and revitalisation of endangered languages for the linguist and indigenous community alike. It addresses the challenges that come with these new resources and debates how their application may be advanced.

Endangered Languages

Endangered Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9780521865739
ISBN-13 : 0521865735
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Endangered Languages by : Sarah G. Thomason

An introduction to language endangerment. What is it? How and why does it happen? Why should we care?