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‘Small’ languages and their speakers

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  • Rischel, Jørgen

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This article illustrates some of the challenges faced in trying to do research on little-known languages, particularly tribal languages. It refutes the widespread stereotype that tribal people share a ‘primitive’ language type. Functional bilingualism or even multilingualism is a natural feature of tribal communities. The question may be raised whether mastery of alternative languages promotes language death. A comparison is made with ‘small’ languages in contemporary Europe.

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  • Rischel, Jørgen, 1999. "‘Small’ languages and their speakers," European Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 7(2), pages 191-218, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:eurrev:v:7:y:1999:i:02:p:191-218_00
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