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Language Revitalization

Language Revitalization. Presentation by Lauren Jose. History of Languages, Different Languages of California. Ethnocide; many children taken from Native American families and put in boarding schools were forced to speak English and were forbidden to speak their own language.

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Language Revitalization

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  1. Language Revitalization Presentation by Lauren Jose

  2. History of Languages, Different Languages of California • Ethnocide; many children taken from Native American families and put in boarding schools were forced to speak English and were forbidden to speak their own language. • Told it was impolite to speak their own language, also punished for speaking their language • 1940: Benjamin Lee Whorf’s theory about power of language over mind. • Native American languages prevented speakers from visualizing reality as opposed to “normal” people.

  3. Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival • Organization dedicated to supporting the revitalization of indigenous California languages • Past Workshops • Funders and participants

  4. Joe Coto • Retired member of the California State Assembly • Established an eminence credential for Native American speakers to be taught in California’s schools.

  5. Master-Apprentice Model • No english • “Make yourself understood with nonverbal communication” • Teach in complete sentences and using conversations • Aim for real communication within the language • “Language is culture”

  6. Master-Apprentice Model (cont.) • Focus on the speaking aspect as opposed to the written aspect of the language • Find activities the master and apprentice can do together • Use audio and videotapes • Being an active learner

  7. Different Tribes investing in Language Revitalization • Pechanga • San Manuel • Kumeyaay, Yuman tribes along the Colorado River • Sauk

  8. Songs of the Colorado • http://vimeo.com/16852439

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