tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84919131011255908662011-09-10T08:55:25.080-07:00ELMeDa was created in summer 2007 as a pedagogical tool to be integrated in the teaching of the course "Revitalizing Languages" at the University of Toronto. ELMeDa is a collection of news releases about different efforts in the revitalization and maintenance of endangered and/or indigenous and/or local and/or minority languages around the world. Welcome to ELMeDa.Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-10940257527447863642008-11-11T16:00:00.000-08:002008-11-11T16:14:38.939-08:00

Article about the Adivasi Academy in the Indian state of Gujarat which encourages Indian villagers to document and preserve their communities' culture and language.  This includes the creation of dictionaries for some likely heretofore undocumented languages.--Sebastian Moya

Ling028http://www.blogger.com/profile/11275885431630387617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-27880067646634264032008-10-24T12:06:00.000-07:002008-10-24T12:13:16.174-07:00

Mainstream media is paying more and more attention to the loss of language diversity.

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-44730512773589208342008-10-21T15:51:00.000-07:002008-10-21T16:10:25.689-07:00

The Arapaho tribe on Wind River Reservation in Wyoming has opened an Arapaho-languag school. --Sebastian Moya

Ling028http://www.blogger.com/profile/11275885431630387617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-29577138370211594682008-04-30T09:41:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:44:18.938-07:00

Writer David Treuer elaborates on the meaning of the loss of Native American languages from a Native American perspective.

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-79477595865698580342008-04-22T09:21:00.000-07:002008-04-30T18:04:54.467-07:00

An article in the New York Times about Aramaic languages in Syria.  Communities seem to be undergoing language shift, but the article does mention a two-year-old school created to maintain the language.  The article plays up the religious aspect of the language (referring to it as "the language of Jesus" in the title), and discusses how its use has been linked to the changing religious

Ling028http://www.blogger.com/profile/11275885431630387617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-36487251788807652732008-04-02T17:14:00.000-07:002008-04-02T14:35:18.498-07:00

Lardil is not dead yet! There is one fluent speaker left who is in his 90s, but some linguists are trying to save the language from dying. In particular, Professor Norvin Richards is compiling Lardil stories in the form of text accompanied by CD recordings.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-87223362072177183222008-04-02T17:07:00.000-07:002008-04-03T20:27:36.173-07:00

Mandarin courses in schools have become available in Indonesia (it used to be illegal, but is now encouraged). Scroll down and listen to the audio file for Angela Chang's report.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-40276944805769600682008-04-02T16:50:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:53:15.523-07:00

On the site, you can browse an access the audio file of Jen Ross's report.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-67287798094414171402008-04-02T09:57:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:59:32.016-07:00

Please listen to Part 2 of The current that was broadcast on June 25, 2007, section "Last word" -- how global warming is changing the Artic ecology and thus the Inuit material culture and language.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-70729823724687557682008-04-02T09:40:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:56:15.486-07:00

25', in Dutch, on-line (Real Player).Languages featured: Welsh (Celtic, Wales, UK), Frisian (Germanic, the Netherlands) a. o.Interviews with David Crystal and Durk Gorter.In Dutch and English. Even if you don't understand Dutch, it is worth watching for the clips featuring David Crystal and bits of his theater play on last speakers. Choose the broadband (breedband). Unfortunately, the quality is

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-32256501914335981752008-04-02T09:33:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:34:41.967-07:00

Click on an episode for a summary thereof.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-37548215248530406402008-04-02T09:31:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:33:54.386-07:00

Click on an episode for a summary thereof. I will ask University of Toronto libraries to purchase the entire series. I doubt we'll have it before the end of our course though...--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-20240562508956792222008-04-02T09:29:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:31:16.275-07:00

A list of films and documentaries on endangered languages.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-10696215034584328482008-04-02T09:27:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:29:35.370-07:00

Start accessing the Northwestern Ontario native culture through their legends. Audio files available in English and Oji-Cree. Pick one and listen to both language versions of it.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-84342793335659430582008-04-02T08:58:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:01:11.652-07:00

Even though some 10 million Chinese citizens describe themselves as ethnic Manchus, only 18 people in an isolated village in northeastern China, all older than 80, still speak the language.

anatnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-51068382014474396462008-04-02T08:53:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:57:59.517-07:00

A translation device developed for the U.S. military is being used by aboriginal groups across North America to preserve their languages.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-45149577746550210472008-04-02T08:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:47:46.363-07:00

Listening Lesson for ESL teachers in Canberra, Australia.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-89375762256678388862008-04-02T08:41:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:45:00.880-07:00

The Quilt of Belonging is a giant quilt (the most comprehensive textile project in Canada) that has 263 squares, each one representing the unique cultural background of the artist. Represented are 71 Aboriginal groups and 192 immigrant nationalities in Canada (you can also search and view parts of it here). Even the materials used for the squares differ, like sealskin or wings of butterflies.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-48832011501140119582008-04-02T08:33:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:36:38.180-07:00

This is a news article on a conference held in Lagos to discuss strategies on strengthening African language and culture.

anatnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-76619337965534378672008-04-02T08:24:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:29:27.643-07:00

The website guides you through basic knowledge of Canadian aboriginal culture, with lessons in the Michif language of the Metis people. It also provides resources for teachers.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-84256155635665147002008-04-02T08:19:00.001-07:002008-04-02T05:24:19.747-07:00

East Timor has a complicated language situation. The 2 official languages are Portuguese, which almost no one speaks, and Tetum, a native language with 16 dialects spoken by 80% that is greatly influenced by Portuguese (40% of the vocabulary is from Portuguese). Apparently Tetum doesn't have the vocabulary for sophisticated concepts (which is a sign that it may one day become endangered) and the

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-2315484834240954282008-04-02T08:11:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:18:53.374-07:00

Most people in Morocco speak the Arabic/Berber/French/Spanish pidgin Darija as their native tongue, which does not have a written language and is viewed in contempt by many. The official language is Standard Arabic and to be able to read everyone must learn this second language, with the unfortunate result that only 50% of the population is literate, so 50% are excluded from reading the news, etc

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-55333208790793955482008-04-02T08:08:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:10:57.231-07:00

It's a bit long, but still an interesting (perhaps even enlightening for some) read. Enjoy. :)--Annat Koren

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-90032020063440361172008-04-02T07:54:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:56:09.594-07:00

This is an interesting site that reminded me of Maya's presentation. It is an explanation of the Blackfoot way of life and has links like "How we lived with the land" and "Our world." It also includes information about their language and traditional stories.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-14163595699834095212008-04-02T07:53:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:54:45.188-07:00

This article touches on how inter-marriage and migration away from native communities into bigger cities (among other things) are aiding in language shift.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-9223157691066530022008-04-02T07:50:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:52:46.162-07:00

It is amazing they got this far without French legislative support!--Annat Koren

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-91883991880931748282008-04-02T07:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:49:48.492-07:00

This article was in the Toronto Star. Though Mandarin is obviously not an endangered language, the fact that language encodes heritage and cultural identity is something we've seen throughout this course and was the main theme in my interview.--Derek Denis

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-74527322429461348742008-04-01T10:02:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:42:23.492-07:00

The Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia has created projects to strengthen Aboriginal communities and revitalize their languages beginning with the youth.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-32389268198817968942008-04-01T09:54:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:43:01.111-07:00

Here is an article (2004) that features the work of University of Arizona researchers who are looking to save indigenous languages (that have no written form). Their procedure includes videotaping the native speakers.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-34483864834155106532008-04-01T09:49:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:43:17.805-07:00

Relating to our Literacy reading from this week, here is a short piece on 'Strategies for Developing Indigenous Writers' (from Language Documentation & Conservation). It looks at the issue of language of instruction, and goes into detail about developing trial orthographies (with some great pictures). It also gives ideas for creating workshops for indigenous writers.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-46092208172275284842008-04-01T09:46:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:43:32.583-07:00

In hopes of promoting aboriginal language and culture, the Taiwanese government has invested in a 24-hour TV station. The station broadcasts shows ranging from cooking shows to aboriginal language lessons.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-33762025786235946092008-04-01T09:39:00.000-07:002008-09-18T09:39:15.247-07:00

This article discusses the Hans Rausing Endangered Languages project, aimed at recording endangered languages for preservation. It's currently targeting a few Mayan languages in Guatemala.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-46161961128062515142008-04-01T09:37:00.000-07:002008-09-18T09:39:41.132-07:00

This article is from December 2006, but it was still nice to read that the American government took a bold step in preserving Native languages (thanks to major efforts by lobbyists).

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-73160464579326511362008-04-01T09:34:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:44:46.309-07:00

A professor at Auburn University in Alabama created a self-instructional language learning resource for Cherokee. The site has received more than 20,000 hits or visits to date. “Some people have been using the site quite consistently for a long time,” she said. “I have found that people who have used it really like it.” Interestingly, the professor's main difficulty proved to be reconciling

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-40748340498454231742008-04-01T09:27:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:45:13.268-07:00

Tons of links to resources for 80 Aboriginal languages of Australia, most of which are endangered. These are organized by type (like songs or dictionaries), by language and by location. Really useful!

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-33041541211995753212008-04-01T08:11:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:45:48.399-07:00

Many, many links to Aboriginal resources in Canada and around the world!

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-91977726246096869622008-04-01T08:08:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:46:09.695-07:00

Mark Liberman is a linguist and a computer scientist.Some specific articles:1. Japanese character attrition due to keyboards and cellphones2. Mayan language revitalization3. Judge orders a father to speak to his daughter in English or lose his visitation rights

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-67643919294345873102008-04-01T07:40:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:46:25.097-07:00

This journal contains papers related to language conservation, language planning, and revitalization efforts.One of the papers is Ethics and Revitalization of Dormant Languages: The Mutsun Language.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-21316329033272401272008-04-01T07:36:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:46:49.788-07:00

This person is trying to learn the Scots Gaelic language, which is dying out, and writing about it as he goes.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-59380438590710181712008-04-01T07:31:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:37:47.761-07:00

A website devoted to keeping this language alive. It also links to other Oneida Nation websites (e.g., tourism, environment, elderly services).

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-25157222021147741582008-04-01T07:27:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:38:07.058-07:00

This article recaps the events of the Michif Language conference (2006) in Thunder Bay.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-72303112726127301472008-04-01T07:25:00.000-07:002008-04-01T04:46:36.161-07:00

The commission will start collecting testimonies this fall 2007. The work is financed for the next five years. It is the official way in which the Canadian government wants to make Canadian citizens aware of the devastating experience of generations of Aboriginal peoples.--Chiara Frigeni

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-68471885576856752102008-03-31T19:32:00.000-07:002008-03-31T22:59:14.833-07:00

Article discussing Cayuga language education going on in primary school and among adults at Six Nations, Canada.  However, cuts in funding by the new conservative government has threatened the status of the program.-Sebastian Moya & Michael Roswell

Ling028http://www.blogger.com/profile/11275885431630387617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-31844882030247106572008-03-31T15:34:00.000-07:002008-04-02T14:06:37.004-07:00

Sorbian is a language spoken by Slavic enclaves in Germany. This article (the second link on the page) discusses the difference between language vitality in catholic and protestant communities, and the effects of reunification.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-11718478630361388122008-03-31T15:32:00.001-07:002008-04-01T20:47:29.205-07:00

A very concise and interesting article on the minority language situation in the Russian Federation.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-38346974649112213052008-03-31T06:13:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:47:54.376-07:00

Very exciting!

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-91714261955291520612008-03-31T06:06:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:48:14.514-07:00

I'm using this source in my final paper -- great video interviews on many aspects of culture and language from the Metis people.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-27312207006023680522008-03-31T06:03:00.000-07:002008-03-31T02:20:20.190-07:00

Here's an article that claims the dialects of England are healthy and not threatened by the London dialect. It's a pretty strong claim, especially considering that they only talk about dialect words and nothing about the unique phonological and morphosyntactic features of English dialects.--Derek Denis

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-56975202475648562362008-03-31T06:01:00.000-07:002008-03-31T02:16:07.530-07:00

This is a project conducted by the BBC to document and preserve the dialects of England. On the website there are multiple features including voice samples, word maps and news archive.--Derek Denis

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-45706205063706995292008-03-31T06:00:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:48:50.053-07:00

This article from the Bismarck Tribune regards the Mandan language, a Siouan language from North and South Dakota. Edwin Benson, the only known fluent speaker of Mandan, is working on a language preservation project with California linguist Sara Trechter, and also teaches the language at Twin Buttes Elementary School (in Twin Buttes, ND).

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-39403205959656014182008-03-31T01:49:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:49:09.834-07:00

A master site called Native Web, which leads to online resources, language learning sites, translators, etc. for indigenous languages in the Americas.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-75213097741377052332008-03-31T01:47:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:49:23.470-07:00

EXTREMELY extensive online bibliography for anything written on Language Endangerment or Language Revitalization; covers topics such as language death, degree of language endangerment, ethics, etc. Maintained as of 2006.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-1764111388626026502008-03-31T01:40:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:49:58.759-07:00

Addresses what they call 'Historical Fetishism', as it applies to Bolivian language planning. Covers moral/philosophical/ethical issues around language that are arising as standardized education materials are coming into play with their indigenous languages, Guarani, Quechua and Aymara.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-60347596535422873532008-03-27T07:38:00.000-07:002008-03-27T07:44:57.790-07:00

An article about Huron and work on documentation. See also the short letter in response about language revitalization at www.thestar.com/article/289346

Kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15312998477778183009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-30666021086593025932008-02-28T06:42:00.001-08:002008-04-01T20:50:20.192-07:00

I did not know this language existed before I read this article. Though it is sad that the language is dying, the article's tone is hopeful at the end, as a few native speakers believe it will survive, e.g., through text messaging.

anatnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-52588372167766740422008-02-17T17:27:00.003-08:002008-02-17T17:27:35.138-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-61480010688272398032008-02-17T17:27:00.001-08:002008-02-17T17:27:19.193-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-25266334235313224472008-02-17T17:26:00.004-08:002008-02-17T17:28:37.064-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-13222273643489439372008-02-17T17:26:00.003-08:002008-02-17T17:29:05.944-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-14078233944918551402008-02-17T17:26:00.001-08:002008-02-17T17:26:21.312-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-84468268276651752132008-02-17T17:25:00.001-08:002008-02-17T17:25:36.523-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-70286986116222591972008-02-17T17:23:00.000-08:002008-02-17T17:24:00.725-08:00

Chiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062801684569171540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491913101125590866.post-70554997983875956202008-02-17T17:13:00.000-08:002008-02-17T17:21:51.079-08:00

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