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In a time of populism and political polarization, children and young adults need to learn to think critically, with complexity and nuance. History, as a subject, is more important than ever. 
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Sixty of Mexico's native languages are at risk of being silenced forever—but many people are working to keep them alive, experts say.
Mark Hathaway's curator insight,
September 22, 2015 8:29 AM
The demise of a language is a truly tragic event. I am heartened to see that there are efforts being undertaken to preserve these historic languages. New technologies will hopefully aid us in this effort. I imagine that the United States probably faces similar issues when it comes to language loss. We should coordinate some sort of national policy in how to deal with the issue. The current state of political affairs will probably hamper the cause, but it is still worth a shot. I am in full support of all efforts that might preserve these classic languages. 
Gene Gagne's curator insight,
December 2, 2015 9:29 AM
This is one of the reasons that when immigrants come into this country its important they keep their native language going as well as learning to speak English. The sharing of culture, and language is indeed very important. Lots of people come to America and are told to speak English and eventually they lose their native language as well as culture. The English speaking only citizens of this country lose out on a good education about someone's native country. Its too bad. Just think music, language, food, values etc...there is a lot to learn. 
Genesis Orellana Cabrera's curator insight,
January 24, 2018 10:45 PM
Languages are greatly important which is why I see the urgency in wanting to keep those endangered languages alive. Globalization through this article shows to be affecting cultural geography as Mexicans no longer see the need to know any other language but Spanish since it domains. This is causing the culture of Mexico to be forgotten. Just like Harrison said, "Each of the Mexican indigenous languages contains millennia of human experience, wisdom, and practical knowledge about the natural environment." The many languages are one of the things that shape Mexico and its people.
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Some of these will surprise you.
Tags: language, culture.
Caterin Victor's curator insight,
November 7, 2014 2:35 PM
It is never a second language, my grandmother used to say : "As many languages you learn, is never to much, never enought".!! |
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"Being a fluent speaker of English and Saulteaux, I have to say that I view the world in two different ways. I have two different attitudes and even two different personalities, depending on which language I use...English offers me one way to order information and cope with reality, one set of attitudes and behavioral styles, and Saulteaux offers me a different way. When I switch languages, I also move from one constellation of attitudes and thought patterns to another.”
Jeremy Hansen's curator insight,
January 21, 2016 11:35 AM
Seth Dixon's insight: This passage was written by Margaret Cote, a member of the Saulteaux people, who are part of the larger Ojibwa or Chippewa Native American tribe.
Questions to Ponder: How does language shape cultural attitudes, traits, and customs? How does language shape a speakers world view and personality? How does language influence how a speaker may feel about place?
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If you're feeling particularly nationalistic, or just want to see how consistently you speak like your friends and neighbors, here are all the dialect quizzes that I could find. Find out what your dialect most resembles, and, in many cases, help science at the same time!
Tags: language, culture, English.
Julia Kang's curator insight,
November 6, 2014 8:42 PM
Enligsh dialects looks interesting! If I have a chance later, I want to know more about it :) 
Courtney Barrowman's curator insight,
November 12, 2014 11:07 AM
Take a few of these quizzes and be ready to share your reaction to your results! |
