Language Endangerment and Language Revitalization: An Introduction

In Almost Every Part Of The World, Minority Languages Are Being Threatened With Extinction. At The Same Time, Dedicated Efforts Are Being Made To Document Endangered Languages, To Maintain Them, And Even To Revive Once-extinct Languages. The Book Presents A Comprehensive Overview Of Language Endangerment And Revitalization. Among The Examined Aspects Are: Degrees Of Endangerment, Definitions Of Language Death, Causes Of Endangerment, Types Of Speakers In Endangerment Situations, Methods Of Documentation. The Book Is Of Interest To A Wide Readership, Including Linguists, Anthropologists, Sociologists, And Educators. 1. Introduction -- 2. Degree Of Language Endangerment -- 3. Current State Of Language Endangerment -- 4. Approaches To Language Endangerment -- 5. Definitions And Types Of Language Death -- 6. External Setting Of Language Endangerment -- 7. Speech Behaviour : Sociolinguistic Aspects Of Language Endangerment -- 8. Structural Changes In Language Endangerment -- 9. Typology Of Speakers -- 10. Value Of Linguistic Heritage -- 11. Language Revitalization : Maintenance And Revival -- 12. Role And Ethics Of Researchers -- 13. Method Of Documentation And Training Of Fieldworkers -- 14. Concluding Remarks. By Tasaku Tsunoda. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.