Saving languages: an introduction to language revitalization

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Drawing on extensive case studies, the book highlights central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources, providing the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, such as setting and achieving realisticgoals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles.

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Full title :Saving languages : an introduction to language revitalization / Lenore A. Grenoble and Lindsay J. Whaley.

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Publication Date:2006.

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Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:2006.

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Description:1 online resource (xi, 231 pages)

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ISBN:9780511130892, 0511130899, 9780511615931, 0511615930, 9780511129360, 051112936X, 9781280415258, 1280415258, 9786610415250, 6610415250, 0511182805, 9780511182808, 0511200609, 9780511200601, 0511326882, 9780511326882, 1107144833, 9781107144835, 0521816211, 9780521816212, 0521016525, 9780521016520
oclc:ocm62410803
LC Classification:P40.5.L357
Dewey Decimal:409

Language revitalization as a global issue -- Issues in language revitalization -- Models for revitalization -- Case studies -- Literacy -- Orthography -- Creating a language program.

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