Get out stuff for notes last day for test corrections vocab due weds NOVEMBER 3, 2017
What does the world lose when a language dies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lNjnE_-Log
Purposes of language Pass on a culture Literary tradition Way of thinking about the world Identity
Areas of linguistic diversity Belgium Dutch speaking Flanders French speaking Wallonia Bi-lingual Brussles Antagonism between the Flemings and Walloons is aggravated by economic and political differences. Historically, Flemings dominated Belgians economy and politics, and French is the official state language
Areas of linguistic diversity Switzerland Four official languages—German (65%), French (18%), Italian (10%), and Romansh (1%) Decentralized government with local autonomy
Areas of linguistic diversity Nigeria Over 400 languages! Conflict between northern and southern Nigeria Also religious and economic differences North = Muslim South = Christian
Extinct languages An extinct language is one that is no longer spoken or read in daily activities by anyone in the world. Over 500 known extinct languages Presently, 473 languages nearly extinct Examples Native American languages Latin Sanskrit Hebrew is a rare case of a language being revived. Efforts are being made to update the ancient language to reflect modern advances, such as words for telephones, cars, and electricity.
Preserving endangered languages Celtic Languages Gaelic, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, Scottish, Bretton
Americans pronounce welsh town names https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPhPf-0pYM
Revival of extinct languages Language taught in schools or cultural centers Renewed interest in historical culture/identity Resistance to globalization Examples Hebrew Hawaiian Celtic languages: Gaelic, Cornish, Manx Maori Wampanoag Belorussian
Revival of wampanoag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5H1B1uBKtc