基本説明
This book offers a language revitalisation methods that can be used with indigenous and minority languages, especially in cases where the native languages has been lost among people of a working age. It gives practical examples and a theoretical frame of reference for how to plan, organise and implement an intensive language programme.
Full Description
The book tells the story of the Indigenous Aanaar Saami language (around 350 speakers) and cultural revitalisation in Finland. It offers a new language revitalisation method that can be used with Indigenous and minority languages, especially in cases where the native language has been lost among people of a working age. The book gives practical examples as well as a theoretical frame of reference for how to plan, organise and implement an intensive language programme for adults who already have professional training. It is the first time that a process of revitalisation of a very small language has been systematically described from the beginning; it is a small-scale success story. The book finishes with self-reflection and cautious recommendations for Indigenous peoples and minorities who want to revive or revitalise their languages.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: How did the CASLE Project Start?
Chapter 3: Aanaar Saami - A Small Saami Language
Chapter 4: The CASLE Revitalisation Method
Chapter 5: CASLE YEAR
Chapter 6: Complementary Aanaar Saami Language Education as a Project - CASLE 2009-2010
Chapter 7: What has CASLE Achieved? What does the Future Hold?
