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King, Kendall A.

Language Revitalization Processes and Prospects : Quichua in the Ecuadorian Andes / Kendall A. King. - 1 online resource (272 p.) - Bilingual Education & Bilingualism .

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Language Revitalization -- Chapter 2. Setting the Scene -- Chapter 4. Language Use and Ethnic Identity in Tambopamba -- Chapter 5. Quichua Instruction and the Community Schools -- Chapter 6. Prospects and Processes Revisited -- Appendices -- References -- Indices

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This work explores educational and community efforts to revitalize the Quichua language in two indigenous Andean communities of southern Ecuador. Analyzing the linguistic, social, and cultural processes of positive language shift, this book contributes to our understanding of formal and informal educational efforts to revitalize threatened languages.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9781853594953 9781853597077

Standard No.: 10.21832/9781853597077 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Communication and culture--Ecuador--Saraguro Region.
Quechua Indians--Ethnic identity.
Quechua language--Study and teaching--Ecuador--Saraguro Region.
Quechua language--Grammar.--Ecuador--Saraguro Region
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics.

Subjects--Index Terms: Language Revitalization. Quichua. indigenous language.

LC Class. No.: PM6309.5.S38 / K55 2001eb

Dewey Class. No.: 498/.323/071086625