CHER 3813 - Current Issues in Language Revitalization #

3 Hours. Examination of the situation of language endangerment in different parts of the world. Topics include language policies, language revitalization efforts, and language planning. Emphasis on policies affecting Cherokee language and education. Course will explore factors influencing language maintenance, loss and revival, and the goals of different approaches to language revitalization. May be conducted in Cherokee. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.