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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

2. What does the world lose when a language dies?

3. Purposes of language Pass on a culture Literary tradition
Way of thinking about the world
Identity

4. 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

5. Areas of linguistic diversity
Switzerland
Four official languages—German (65%), French (18%), Italian (10%), and Romansh (1%)
Decentralized government with local autonomy

6. Areas of linguistic diversity
Nigeria
Over 400 languages!
Conflict between northern and southern Nigeria
Also religious and economic differences
North = Muslim
South = Christian

7. 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.

8. Preserving endangered languages
Celtic Languages
Gaelic, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, Scottish, Bretton

9. Americans pronounce welsh town names

10. 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

11. Revival of wampanoag