| Revitalising Indigenous Languages: How to Recreate a Lost Generation Contributor(s): Olthuis, Marja-Liisa (Author), Kivelä, Suvi (Author), Skutnabb-Kangas, Tove (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847698883 ISBN-13: 9781847698889 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 418 |
| LCCN: 2012044137 |
| Series: Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.20 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book tells the story of the Indigenous Aanaar Saami language (around 350 speakers) and cultural revitalisation in Finland. It offers a new language revitalisation method that can be used with Indigenous and minority languages, especially in cases where the native language has been lost among people of a working age. The book gives practical examples as well as a theoretical frame of reference for how to plan, organise and implement an intensive language programme for adults who already have professional training. It is the first time that a process of revitalisation of a very small language has been systematically described from the beginning; it is a small-scale success story. The book finishes with self-reflection and cautious recommendations for Indigenous peoples and minorities who want to revive or revitalise their languages. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kivela, Suvi: - Suvi Kivela is a researcher at the Saami Archives in Finland. She has worked as a news broadcaster at YLE, Finland's national public service broadcasting company. She is one of the Complementary Aanaar Saami Language Education graduates. |