Editing Language Revitalization
From Sustainable linguistics
Jump to navigationJump to search
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision | Your text | ||
Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
Tsunoda, Tasaku. Language Endangerment and Language Revitalization: An Introduction, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Mouton, 2006 | Tsunoda, Tasaku. Language Endangerment and Language Revitalization: An Introduction, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Mouton, 2006 | ||
== '''Community-based programs''' == | == '''Community-based programs''' == | ||
These programs address the problem of creating a network for using the local language. Sometimes, however, the language is enrooted so deeply in the community that it refuses imposing of different, foreign teaching styles. Many communities use what are called informal learning styles, or natural learning, which is sometimes in strong opposition to standard revitalization programs. | These programs address the problem of creating a network for using the local language. Sometimes, however, the language is enrooted so deeply in the community that it refuses imposing of different, foreign teaching styles. Many communities use what are called informal learning styles, or natural learning, which is sometimes in strong opposition to standard the revitalization programs. | ||
This does not come without any issues. Local languages are often replaced by languages that are well-established, have a tradition of writing and are used in formal education. Furthermore, there is the risk of potential culture clash. (Grenoble & Whaley 2006: 60-61) | This does not come without any issues. Local languages are often replaced by languages that are well-established, have a tradition of writing and are used in formal education. Furthermore, there is the risk of potential culture clash. (Grenoble & Whaley 2006: 60-61) |