Revitalising Indigenous Languages - How to Recreate a Lost Generation (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Multilingual Matters
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights
Release date:	2013
Authors:	Marja-Liisa Olthuis • Suvi Kivela • Tove Skutnabb-Kangas
Dimensions:	233 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	251
ISBN-13:	978-1-84769-887-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General
LSN:	1-84769-887-5
Barcode:	9781847698872

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