37th Annual Student Research Conference
Indigenous Language Programs and Language Vitality Within United States Tribal Populations
Emily L. Anderson
Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor
The primary goal of this study is to examine the current state of Indigenous languages in the United States and determine if there are higher numbers of language speakers in tribes with active language programs. Using content analysis of tribal websites and US Census figures, I analyzed 577 Indigenous tribal populations in the United States and found that the presence of a language program is not associated with higher numbers of language speakers. Given revitalization efforts of individual tribes, more research is needed to accurately assess the current state of Indigenous language in the United States.
Keywords: Indigenous language , Language vitality , Language programs
Topic(s):Anthropology
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 406-1
Location: MG 1000
Time: 2:00