Language as Culture: Preservation and Survival.

Cornelius, Carol

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ERIC Number: EJ496777

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Language as Culture: Preservation and Survival.

Cornelius, Carol

Akwe:kon Journal, v11 n3-4 p146-49 Fall-Win 1994

Presents an overview of the contemporary struggle of American Indians to relearn their native languages. Examines the loss of native languages resulting from assimilationist policies at federal boarding schools; bilingual programs of the 1970s that emphasized writing, reading, and "survival" vocabulary; and recent tribal language programs involving elders and participation by entire families. Discusses keys to achieving fluency. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Cultural Maintenance, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Fluency, Language Maintenance, Native Language Instruction

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special double issue "Native American Expressive Culture," a collaborative effort of "Akwe:kon Journal" and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.