Language Revival: Saving Endangered Languages

Language is an integral part of society. Wherever we come from, the words we use and the way in which we use them are fundamental to our cultural and linguistic diversity. In today’s increasingly globalised world, however, ‘linguicide’ – the loss of a language – is becoming all too common. But there is hope. The language revival movement has emerged as an important and effective response, and this course will introduce you to its key principles and techniques. What will you learn? After discussing powerful answers to the question of why languages should be revived, we’ll investigate how. Far more than just a simple process of recovering literacy and lost letters, saving endangered languages involves a deep and complex engagement with history, human rights, identity and wellbeing. You will also learn what’s being done around the world in language preservation right now, and how effective these techniques have been. Who should study this saving endangered languages course? This course is for anyone interested in language, culture and social justice who wants to understand how and why languages can be revived. It’s ideal for educators, community members, linguistics enthusiasts and those working with or supporting communities seeking to protect and revitalise endangered languages. 36:T80e,

• Explore connections between language and identity.
• Understand the impact of language loss on people around the world.
• Examine what is being done to revive languages today.