Legal Studies Program 206 - Endangered And Minority Languages

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Macalester College

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Language loss is accelerating at alarming rates. In fact, linguists predict that only five percent of the six thousand languages currently spoken in the world are expected to survive into the 22nd century. In this course, we will examine the historical, political, and socio-economic factors behind the endangerment and/or marginalization of languages in every continent of the world. We will also concentrate on the globalization of English (and possibly other languages) which plays a primary role in language endangerment and marginalization. Additional topics include: linguistic diversity, language policy, multilingualism (both individual and national), global language conflict, and language revitalization. Students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about these issues by interviewing speakers of an endangered and/or minority language. No prerequisites. Every three years. Offered Fall 2009. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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