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An Assessment of Indigenous Language Revitalization Prospects in the Southeast
Location
Room 214, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
25
Start Date
4-8-2020 10:00 AM
End Date
4-8-2020 10:15 AM
Department
Interdisciplinary Studies
Abstract
The Indigenous languages of the Southeast is an area of study that is rarely broached as a topic of linguistic or cultural interest. Nevertheless, the Southeastern region of the US is a vibrant and flourishing center for native language. This research study attempts to assess the feasibility and likelihood of the revitalization of some of the indigenous languages associated with the southeastern region. The study will focus specifically on the states of Virginia and North Carolina and the languages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian families. Conclusions on the possibility of language revitalization are reached through a systematic study of language typology, language vitality, current revitalization progress, and tribal interest in indigenous language. Data was obtained from various sources such as prior linguistic surveys, historical records, and fieldwork interviews.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Leslie Layne
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An Assessment of Indigenous Language Revitalization Prospects in the Southeast
Room 214, Schewel Hall
The Indigenous languages of the Southeast is an area of study that is rarely broached as a topic of linguistic or cultural interest. Nevertheless, the Southeastern region of the US is a vibrant and flourishing center for native language. This research study attempts to assess the feasibility and likelihood of the revitalization of some of the indigenous languages associated with the southeastern region. The study will focus specifically on the states of Virginia and North Carolina and the languages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian families. Conclusions on the possibility of language revitalization are reached through a systematic study of language typology, language vitality, current revitalization progress, and tribal interest in indigenous language. Data was obtained from various sources such as prior linguistic surveys, historical records, and fieldwork interviews.