Key features includes 23 case studies of language revitalization in practice, from native american languages, australian languages, maori, hawaiian, welsh, irish, and others, written primarily by authors directly involved in the programs. The principal focus is on the recent language education initiatives promoting the indigenous maori language, te reo maori. The green book of language revitalization in practice 9789004254497. Books about language revitalization of languages and numbers. This means that the book offers narratives of language revitalization experiences.
Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on language revitalization issues of theory and practice while the second covers regional perspectives in an effort to globalize and decolonize the field. The routledge handbook of language revitalization ebook. Language revitalization depends on events and media resources that facilitate the process of strengthening a language. Indigenous language revitalization in the americas 1st. Leanne hinton and kenneth hale with worldwide environmental destruction and globalization of economy, a few languages, especially english, are spreading rapidly in use, while thousands of other languages are disappearing, taking with them important cultural, philosophical and.
Hinton and others published language revitalization. At summer institutes, young learners, teachers, and language experts all get together in community around materials and methods. The final section in this volume is on the uses of technology in indigenous language revitalization efforts. Some argue for a distinction between language revival the resurrection of a dead language with no existing native. Methodologically, this study contributes to the scholarship of language policy and planning by exploring an alternative, democratic, humanizing way of doing language policy and planning research that prioritizes local knowledge, voice, and engagement. Maarrengatwich is a language in the serran branch of the utoaztecan family spoken by the serrano people of southern california. It also serves as a manual of effective practices in language revitalization.
Linguistic human rights and language revitalization in the usa and canada tove skutnabbkangas, andrea bear nicholas, and jon reyhner 10. Indians of north america languages government policy united states. The green book of language revitalization in practice. Those involved can include parties such as linguists, cultural or community groups, or governments. For more on the topic of revitalization see leanne hinton and ken hale editors, the green book of language revitalization in practice new york. The routledge handbook of language revitalization 1st. Language endangerment and language revitalization by. The language is closely related to tongva, tataviam, kitanemuk and vanyume. Selected resources on native american language renewal jon reyhner, northern arizona university updated august 20, 2019. Hilaire paul valiquette writes that, computers are the most questionable of language teaching tools. The life of our language kaqchikel maya maintenance, shift. Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on language revitalization issues of theory and. Intergenerational transmission, the ultimate goal of language revitalization efforts, can only be achieved by reestablishing the conditions under which an imperiled language can be acquired by the communitys children.
The language conservancy has helped to develop and distribute over 300 titles for the dozens of languages we work withand each day we are creating. Consider the questions on our how to begin a language revitalization initiative page to help determine your communitys language situation. These are central to building momentum for a successful revitalization. Policy and politics of language revitalization in the usa and canada teresa l. Described by the editors as their answer to unescos red book on endangered languages which lists the worlds languages by level of endangerment, this volume contains 33 essays on language revitalization and overviews of specific threatened languages. Some argue for a distinction between language revival and language revitalization. Pdf language revitalization in africa researchgate. Language revitalization, also referred to as language revival or reversing language shift, is an attempt to halt or reverse the decline of a language or to revive an extinct one. She strongly supports interdisciplinary approaches to linguistics, and linguistic research that relates to community needs and interests, as well as to theory. Language endangerment and language revitalization book. Language revitalization and liberation language on the move. In almost every part of the world, minority languages are threatened with extinction.
Introduction to revitalization of national indigenous languages leanne hinton. Serrano has free word order with the only rule being that verbs usually come last. In this sense, the anthropologist and chickasaw language activist jenny davis has called language revitalization an act of breathtaking resistance, resilience, and survivance. It is a collection of our stories and a wonderful reminder of our success. Language revitalization in aotearoanew zealand the. A final section analyzing language beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, sociolinguistic consciousness and opinions concerning the future of both languages, as well as on language revitalization agencies, close the book. Language revitalization should be a collaborative effort that involves dedication by first nations community members. The green book of language revitalization in practice brill. Jan, 2020 in this sense, the anthropologist and chickasaw language activist jenny davis has called language revitalization an act of breathtaking resistance, resilience, and survivance.
The routledge handbook of language revitalization by. Language revitalization in africa has largely been. Language preservation projects can address three main areas. Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on language revitalization issues of theory and practice while. An overview find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
The routledge handbook of language revitalization download. An overview in the green book of language revitalization in. Introduction to revitalization of national indigenous languages. An introduction mouton textbook volume 148 of trends in linguistics volume 148 of trends in linguistics. Jan 30, 2004 language endangerment and language revitalization book. The green book of language revitalization in practice book, 2001. The routledge handbook of language revitalization is the first comprehensive overview of the language revitalization movement, from the arctic to the amazon and across continents.
In the early 1990s, unesco funded the development of a database called the red book on endangered laguages. Language revitalization is prefigurative in that it restores languages to a community and the world before broadscale transformation has taken place, as a model of how the world could and should be. Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in t. The routledge handbook of language revitalization is the first comprehensive overview of the language revitalization movement, from the arctic to the amazon, and across continents. In addition to direct action and prefiguration, another important feature of radicalism is critique. Language revitalization at tribal colleges and universities. This collection of essays and research articles, language revitalization at tribal colleges and universities, celebrates that vision and honors the diligent and intentional work of tribal educators to make that vision come to life. Language endangerment and language revitalization by tasaku. Linguistic human rights and language revitalization in latin america and the caribbean marleen haboud, rosaleen howard, josep cru, and jane freeland vi. First language support catering for people whose first language is still spoken as the main or one of the main languages of everyday communication in their communities language revival catering for people learning aboriginal languages in various stages of recovery and revitalisation by their owners. The routledge handbook of language revitalization crc. Language documentation, revitalization and reclamation.
How to begin an indigenous language revitalization initiative. In addition to direct action, language revitalization demonstrates another important feature of radical politics. Linguistic ideologies of native american language revitalization. She shows how in the case of the chickasaw nation, language programs are intertwined with economic growth that dramatically reshape the social realities within the tribe. This chapter provides an overview of language revitalization in aotearoanew zealand.
Language planning is also helpful for coordinating language revitalization efforts by different people and groups. Language nest online course this course was developed to provide users with an overview of language nests and to support communities in creating fullimmersion environments for young children to learn their first nations languages. This paper presents a tutorial survey of several key points relating to language acquisition. Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on language. Below are described some of the important literature on indigenous language revitalization with an emphasis on the united states of america along with a list of organizations supporting language revitalization for a more recent list of organizations go to indigenous. The present volume examines a wide range of issues that concern language endangerment andlanguage revitalization.
Leanne hintons introduction provides an overview of language revitalization, while the. At the same time, dedicated efforts are being made to document endangered languages, to maintain them, and even to revive onceextinct languages. First peoples cultural council language revitalization. Through this overview of existing knowledge, we aim to lay a foundation for future research, which may illuminate and enhance the outcomes and benefits of language documentation and lr practice. The present volume examines a wide range of issues that concern language endangerment and language revitalization. Language revival zlanguage revitalization, language revival or reversing language shift is the attempt by interested parties, including individuals, cultural or community groups, governments, or political. Books american indian language revitalization libguides.
Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on language revitalization issues of theory and practice while the. Leanne hintons introduction provides an overview of language revitalization, while the rest of the book provides fascinating case studies. The role of technology in revitalizing indigenous languages. Fpcc has developed a series of onepage fact sheets on various topics in indigenous language revitalization. Key features includes 23 case studies of language revitalization in practice, from native american languages, australian languages, maori, hawaiian, welsh, irish, and others, written primarily by. Mar 05, 2018 the routledge handbook of language revitalization is the first comprehensive overview of the language revitalization movement, from the arctic to the amazon and across continents. For more on our involvement with revitalization, go here. The okinawan story is an instructive one for understanding the relationship between language revitalization and liberation struggles. Though retired, she remains active in research and consulting. Your language planning goals will depend on the situation your language finds itself in. Organized into four sectionsincluding overviews on the state of language revitalization at tcus, philosophies and opinions, individual tribal college program profiles, and research on revitalization strategieslanguage revitalization at tribal colleges and universities pulls together an array of articles, essays, reports, and speeches that. University library, university of illinois at urbanachampaign. Heritage university language center hulc was started in 2014 to assist with the efforts in language revitalization, preservation and promotion. Among other things, it is shown that languages may be endangered to different degrees, endangerment situations in selected areas of the world are surveyed and definitions of language death and types of language death presented.
What it means to speak ryukyuan or to not speak ryukyuan is, as. In chapter 7 brown describes the development of the language revitalization movement in guatemala, focusing on four areas important to revitalization. Language endangerment and extinction is happening all over the world, and people, communities and organizations can work together to help make a difference and save as many languages as we can. Language revitalization and radical politics language on. The routledge handbook of language revitalization is the first comprehensive overview of the language revitalization movement, from the. The green book of language revitalization in practice editors.
Featuring 47 contributions from a global range of top scholars in the field, the handbook is divided into two parts, the first of which expands on. The green book of language revitalization in practice 2001. Language revitalization depends on creating print, online, and app resources for learners. The green book of language revitalization in practice ebook. Projects should be initiated by people who are interested in or active in the revitalization of a first nations language. In order to foster better communication and collaboration among participants in language reclamation. It has been pointed out that there has only been one successful instance of a complete language revival, that of the hebrew language, crea.
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