Attitudes to Endangered Languages: Identities and Policies
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Attitudes to Endangered Languages: Identities and Policies

Attitudes to Endangered Languages: Identities and Policies

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Julia Sallabank (Author)  

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Language attitudes and ideologies are of key importance in assessing the chances of success of revitalisation efforts for endangered languages. However, few book-length studies relate attitudes to language policies, or address the changing attitudes of non-speakers and the motivations of members of language movements. Through a combination of ethnographic research and quantitative surveys, this book presents an in-depth study of revitalisation efforts for indigenous languages in three small islands round the British Isles. The author identifies and confronts key issues commonly faced by practitioners and researchers working in small language communities with little institutional support. This book explores the complex relationship of ideologies, identity and language-related beliefs and practices, and examines the implications of these factors for language revitalisation measures. Essential reading for researchers interested in language endangerment and revitalisation, sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and language policy and planning, as well as language planners and campaigners. 4 Tables, black and white; 3 Maps; 8 Halftones, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white
Julia Sallabank is Senior Lecturer in Language Support and Revitalisation in the Endangered Languages Academic Programme at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
  • Contributor: Julia Sallabank
  • Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN13: 9781108790413
  • Number of Pages: 285
  • Packaged Dimensions: 151x228x14mm
  • Packaged Weight: 400
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Release Date: 2019-12-12
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Julia Sallabank is Senior Lecturer in Language Support and Revitalisation in the Endangered Languages Academic Programme at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

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