Endangered Languages: A Systematic Qualitative Study of Socio-Cultural Impacts and Revitalisation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: This study investigates endangered language preservation through three research questions: risk factors for endangerment, socio-cultural effects of language loss, and complexities in preservation and revitalisation. A qualitative systematic review underscores the cultural, historical and intellectual importance of endangered languages. It identifies globalisation, urbanisation, and dominant languages as key accelerators of linguistic endangerment. The findings indicate significant sociocultural consequences of language loss, notably the decline of cultural identity and heritage. The study concludes that community involvement, technological advancements, and supportive government policies are crucial to successful preservation, ensuring that at-risk languages are maintained and revitalised for future generations.
Source: Sustainable Multilingualism
DOI: 10.2478/sm-2024-0013
Author: Abdul Awal
Institutions: University of Łódź, University of Warsaw
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405059050