Revitalization and revival of indigenous languages and cultures with applied linguistics and technology

The Applied Linguistics field is criticized for neglecting Indigenous languages and cultures as well as social justice issues. Some see technology as exasperating the digital divide. We are urged to reflect on our work to see whose interests the field serves and respond with action. I discuss these...

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Published in:Diaspora, indigenous and minority education indigenous and minority education, 2022-10, Vol.16 (4), p.220-226
Main Author: Beckett, Gulbahar H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied Linguistics
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Maintenance
Endangered
Endangered languages
Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous languages
Indigenous peoples
Information Technology
Internet access
Language culture relationship
Language Maintenance
Language revitalization
Linguistics
Programs
Social Justice
Sociolinguistics
Technology
Technology Integration
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Summary:The Applied Linguistics field is criticized for neglecting Indigenous languages and cultures as well as social justice issues. Some see technology as exasperating the digital divide. We are urged to reflect on our work to see whose interests the field serves and respond with action. I discuss these issues in relation to existing work, arguing that Applied Linguistics should view the revitalization and revival of endangered Indigenous languages and cultures as a social justice issue. I will then show how this can be done from a broader sociolinguists perspective and through projects with technology to benefit both the Indigenous and the Applied Linguistics professional communities.
ISSN:1559-5692
1559-5706
DOI:10.1080/15595692.2022.2115030