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language revitalization

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Language revitalization is an academic field and applied practice dedicated to reversing language shift and promoting the intergenerational transmission and active use of languages facing decline. This concept investigates the complex social, linguistic, and educational processes, strategies, and policies necessary to increase language vitality, emphasizing community agency, documentation, and educational initiatives as crucial components. Its significance lies in its critical role in preserving global linguistic and cultural diversity and upholding the cultural and human rights of language communities.

Top Authors

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TL

University of Arizona

NH

University of Pennsylvania

KA

University of Minnesota

MH

University of Minnesota, Duluth

LH

University of California, Berkeley

Top Institutions

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University of Arizona

Tucson, United States

University of Waikato

Hamilton, New Zealand

University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway