Prospects for Reversing Language Shift (RLS) in Australia: Evidence from Its Aboriginal and Immigrant Languages.

Fishman, Joshua A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Prospects for Reversing Language Shift (RLS) in Australia: Evidence from Its Aboriginal and Immigrant Languages.

Fishman, Joshua A.

Vox, n6 p48-62 1992

Examines Australia's reverse language shift (RLS), presenting eight stages of RLS for immigrant-derived and Aboriginal languages and noting the severity of intergenerational dislocation. Aboriginal languages are dying quickly, and language shift continues in immigrant-based community languages. Steps to encourage second language learning are often unproductive regarding RLS. (SM)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Language Maintenance, Language Usage, Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Sociocultural Patterns, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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