ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 4 Discussion 2/DQ 2 Language as a Human Right -NEW

ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 4 Discussion 2/DQ 2
Language as a Human Right -NEW
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ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 4 Discussion 2/DQ 2 Language as a Human Right -NEW Language as a Human Right
Maintaining or revitalizing threatened or endangered languages has become of the goal of many educators and human
rights activists. Historically, minorities have suffered the loss of language at a far greater rate. In the United States,
Native American tribes are striving to maintain languages that are on the verge of extinction. Read the article, ?Tribe
Revives Language on Verge of Extinction,? and reflect on how one educator has made a difference using technology.
Then, check out The Linguists and view their mission to document languages. Finally, read about Pan Ching-hsiung and
his mission to promote native languages in the article, ?Cabbie on a Mission to Promote Native Languages.? Did the
stories inspire you? As an educator, what can be done to maintain, revitalize, or curb language extinction among
language minorities around the world? How will you encourage younger generations to continue the linguistic traditions
of their parents and grandparents? How can technology help? How can you, without going to the extremes detailed in
the resources, make a difference when it comes to nurturing a student?s native language and cultural identity? Guided
Response: Review each of your classmates? posts and respond to at least two of your peers. Offer additional ideas for
maintaining or revitalizing languages while instructing ELLs. Share an experience from your own life or provide
resources you have found that can serve as inspirations for your classmates.
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