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Language Revitalization: Strategies To Reverse Language Shift, Jessica Jamiel Martin
Language Revitalization: Strategies To Reverse Language Shift, Jessica Jamiel Martin
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Language shift, the process by which a language loses speakers until it becomes extinct, is occurring in speech communities all over the world. This process is influenced by internal and external political, social, and economic factors unique to each community. As its causes and effects are not uniform, a universal model for reversing language shift does not exist. However, several broad principles can be applied across multiple contexts and situations for successful language revitalization. It is essential for the speech community to be the primary decision maker in any program. A thorough assessment of the community’s current status, challenges, and …