LIN458H1: Revitalizing Languages

24L

A study of language endangerment and language revitalization efforts, focusing on Indigenous languages of Canada. Topics include language classification and a survey of major features of the languages, what it means for a language to be endangered, the factors that contribute to language shift, and efforts to reverse language shift, including discussion of literacy, documentary linguistics and dictionaries.

LIN101H1, LIN102H1 plus 2.0 credits at the 200+ level in LIN/JAL
Humanities
Social Science
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