Language maintenance and shift
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What is the cause of language death?
More domains (situations) of majority language use fewer contexts to use ethnic language
Keeps being pushed out until it is used only in the home
Finally it is restricted to such personal activities as counting, praying and dreaming.
What factors lead to language shift
1. Language shift is slower among communities where the minority language is highly valued
2. When the language is seen as an important symbol of ethnic identity its generally maintained longer, and visa versa.
How can language revival be done?
- TV channels
- Bilingual education programs
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What are some important factors in the success of revival?
- The reasons for wanting to revive it
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