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Language maintenance among the Baduy of western Java, Indonesia

  • Prof Eri Kurniawan and A/Prof Michael Ewing,

The language and culture of the indigenous Baduy people of Indonesia is facing pressure from outside influences. Researchers are trying to help.

中国的官方通用语言在少数民族语言面前进一步强化

  • Dr Alexandra Grey,

并非所有国家的宪法都涉及语言问题 …

A stateless language: The linguicide and suppression of Kurdish across borders and dialects

  • Ziba Akbari,

The survival of Kurdish language/s needs global recognition of linguistic diversity as essential cultural heritage.

China’s official common language gains further strength against minority languages

  • Dr Alexandra Grey,

Government bodies are adding new protections to the official Chinese language and reducing linguistic diversity.

INTRODUCTION: Linguistic revitalisation is ultimately a struggle for social justice

  • Dr Lajiadou & Professor Ikuko Nakane,

Policymakers, educators, and communities need to champion multilingual education, preserve heritage languages, and empower marginalised voices.

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