2.3 Language Preservation and Endangerment

• Language endangerment can occur when speakers shift to other languages.

  True
• Factors contributing to language endangerment include globalization, urbanization, discrimination, and lack of intergenerational transmission
• Match the factor with its description:

  Globalization ↔️ Spread of dominant languages

  Urbanization ↔️ Migration to cities where dominant languages are used

  Discrimination ↔️ Policies discouraging minority languages

  Lack of Intergenerational Transmission ↔️ Younger generations not learning the language
• Community involvement is crucial for maintaining endangered languages.


  True
• Match the factor with its description:

  Globalization ↔️ Spread of dominant languages

  Urbanization ↔️ Migration to cities where dominant languages are used

  Discrimination ↔️ Policies discouraging minority languages

  Lack of Intergenerational Transmission ↔️ Younger generations not learning the language
• The lack of intergenerational transmission is a factor contributing to language endangerment.

  True
• Globalization is a factor that leads to language endangerment
• Factors contributing to language endangerment are the same as those supporting language preservation.

  False
• Match the language with its preservation or endangerment factors:

  Aymara ↔️ Bilingual education programs

  Quechua ↔️ Revival movements in education

  Hebrew ↔️ Governmental support

  Maori ↔️ Community involvement
• Educational programs aim to create immersive language learning environments
• Arrange the factors contributing to language endangerment:

  1️⃣ Globalization

  2️⃣ Urbanization

  3️⃣ Discrimination

  4️⃣ Lack of intergenerational transmission
• A key factor contributing to language endangerment is the lack of intergenerational transmission
• Language Preservation is the active effort to maintain and promote languages that are at risk of disappearing
• Match the factor with its description:

  Globalization ↔️ Spread of dominant languages

  Urbanization ↔️ Migration to cities where dominant languages are used

  Discrimination ↔️ Policies discouraging minority languages

  Lack of Intergenerational Transmission ↔️ Younger generations not learning the language
• Without preservation efforts, endangered languages can become extinct.

  True
• The key factors contributing to language endangerment include globalization, urbanization, discrimination, and lack of intergenerational transmission
• Language preservation is the active effort to maintain and promote languages at risk of disappearing
• Educational programs are essential for language preservation.


  True
• If left unaddressed, language endangerment can lead to the decline and potential extinction
• Match the preservation factor with its description:

  Governmental Support ↔️ Policies and funding for minority languages

  Community Involvement ↔️ Active participation from speakers

  Educational Programs ↔️ Language classes and curriculum integration

  Use in Media ↔️ Broadcasting language content
• Arrange the contributing factors to the preservation of Hebrew:

  1️⃣ Governmental support

  2️⃣ Educational programs
• Case studies of preserved languages highlight the importance of governmental support, community involvement, educational programs, and media presence
• What is the primary goal of language preservation?

  Maintain endangered languages
• Factors leading to language endangerment can ultimately result in language extinction
• Language endangerment occurs when a language is at risk of falling out of use.


  True
• Successful language preservation depends on factors such as governmental support
• What role does media play in language preservation?

  Increases visibility
• Which community in New Zealand actively campaigned to revive their language?

  Maori
• What historical issue led to the endangerment of Quechua?

  Historical marginalization
• What socioeconomic factors privilege the use of Spanish over Aymara?

  Lack of governmental support
• What role does governmental support play in language preservation?

  Policies and funding
• How can media platforms contribute to language preservation?

  Increase visibility and awareness
• How does globalization contribute to language endangerment?

  Marginalizes minority languages
• What is the primary goal of language preservation efforts?

  Safeguarding cultural heritage
• What term refers to efforts to maintain and promote endangered languages?

  Language preservation
• What type of programs are used to teach endangered languages to younger generations?

  Educational programs
• What governmental action contributed to the preservation of Hebrew?

  Establishment of Israel
• What are the primary factors contributing to the endangerment of Aymara?

  Socioeconomic pressures
• What type of resources can governmental support provide for endangered languages?

  Education resources
• Successful language preservation efforts rely on a combination of several key strategies