First Language Loss; Why Should We Care?

My research point is derived from my own language experience. I was a Turkish immigrant, born in Germany. Although I was a German-Turkish speaking bilingual, I completely forgot German at the age of seven when as a family we moved back to Turkey. Therefore, this paper researches the reasons behind f...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2014-12, Vol.158, p.351-355
Main Author: Unganer, Tulin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Anomie
Attrition
Extinction
Language Loss
Reactivation
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Summary:My research point is derived from my own language experience. I was a Turkish immigrant, born in Germany. Although I was a German-Turkish speaking bilingual, I completely forgot German at the age of seven when as a family we moved back to Turkey. Therefore, this paper researches the reasons behind first language loss, and whether there is a way to reactivate a forgotten language. It will discuss under what circumstances first language loss may occur, and how language loss can negatively affect not only the individual's life, but also the society that one lives in. Finally, I will provide I will provide recommendations for language protection.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.099