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Dec 16, 2021 · Main. As with global biodiversity, the world’s language diversity is under threat. Of the approximately 7,000 documented languages, nearly half are considered endangered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8....
Sep 29, 2014 · General Overviews. A highly accessible entrée into the world’s linguistic diversity is Austin 2008, which covers the basics—locations and numbers of speakers, linguistic types and affiliations, writing systems, and statuses—aided by a wealth of visuals.
Feb 21, 2022 · 21 February 2022. International Mother Language Day, celebrated each year on 21 February, is an opportunity to highlight the instrumental role of the languages we inherited in early childhood,...
Feb 24, 2021 · Linguistic diversity is a mirror of cultural richness and imperative for inclusivity in education and society. New York: On the occasion of the International Mother Language Day 2021, UN Member states stressed the role of multilingualism in building more inclusive and peaceful societies and education systems.
In the World Atlas of Languages, a description and situation of each language is presented in a separate “Language window” Langages Countries Languages around the world 8,324 languages (spoken and signed) documented by governments, public institutions and academic communities, with approximately 7,000 still in use.
Nov 24, 2021 · As the world prepares for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032, UNESCO unveils the World Atlas of Languages (WAL), an unprecedented initiative to preserve, revitalize and promote global linguistic diversity and multilingualism as a unique heritage and treasure of humanity.
Mar 15, 2022 · Linguistic Diversity: Basic Concepts and Implications for Reading Research | SpringerLink. Home. Handbook of Literacy in Diglossia and in Dialectal Contexts. Chapter. Linguistic Diversity: Basic Concepts and Implications for Reading Research. Chapter. First Online: 15 March 2022. pp 103–121. Cite this chapter. Download book PDF. Download book EPUB.
