The languages of extinction: The world's endangered tongues
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/politics/article2976695.ece
19 September 2007
Summary:
The extinction of languages has been increasing as internationalisation increased. Up to 40% of the existing languages may be in acute danger of extinction. Estimates have it that we loose a language a fortnight. Every language lost is a loss of linguistics, culture and history of mankind. The world’s most endangerous langauges are mainly those spoken by minorities in North Australia, Siberia, south America and certain parts of the USA. These languages can be saved, but recording an entire language is expensive and the funds needed to preserve the world’s most unique languages are insufficient.
Comment:
It makes sense how and why languages go extinct, as is also illustrated nicely in the article. I really like this one and as with the Orchid article, I just can’t cover everything in the summary. Its a pity to see part of our cultural diversity die. Languages are an extreme example, but I guess the sad price for our beautifully internationally oriented culture is a loss of diversity as people often will adapt to the common census because its easier that way. That doesn’t make it seem right though...
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Extinction of any language is a very serious problem I think. The language tells all about the history, culture and people of a country and it must be preserved. Especially the television, newspapers and other publications had a big influence on it. The media had to pay more attention to this problem. People had to be warn and reeducate if it is necessary, so it's up to the government and the media to invest more on this problem.
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