Focusing on language revitalization, this guide is designed for linguists, anthropologists, and community members committed to preserving their languages. It draws on case studies to address critical topics like literacy, policy-making, and resource allocation. The book aims to equip readers with essential tools for effective revitalization programs, emphasizing the importance of setting achievable goals and navigating common challenges in the process.
Written not only for linguists and anthropologists, this book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization for language activists and community members who believe they should ensure the future use of their languages, despite their predicted loss. Drawing extensively on case studies, it highlights the necessary background and central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources. The volume's primary goal is to provide the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, setting and achieving realistic goals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles.
Focusing on grammatical categories and constructions across diverse languages, this text offers a typological perspective that highlights both the similarities and differences among human languages. It serves as a foundational resource for introductory courses in grammatical structure and linguistic analysis, providing a comprehensive overview that aids in understanding the complexities of linguistic diversity.