Science Quickly How to Save Indigenous Languages
Jan 27, 2024
Indian linguist helps preserve indigenous languages in Papua New Guinea and the Andaman Islands. Challenges of understanding grammatical structure, saving the fading Great Andamanese language, and studying an ancient language based on body parts. Exploring unique aspects of indigenous languages and the loss of valuable knowledge.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Preserving Indigenous Languages in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
01:47 • 2min
Preserving and Studying an Unknown Language
04:04 • 2min
The Grammar and Significance of an Ancient Language Based on Body Parts
06:17 • 2min
Exploring the Anthropocentric Grammar of an Indigenous Language
08:40 • 2min