Ethnologue released in new edition (May 2009) SIL announces publication of the 16th edition of Ethnologue: Languages of the World. The most comprehensive reference volume of its kind, this resource serves as a catalogue of the world’s 6,909 known living languages. This new edition includes updated and expanded language descriptions, 208 pages of updated and redesigned color maps, updated statistical summary tables and an expanded bibliography. Read more about Ethnologue released in new edition
Nepal language survey begins (April 2009) A pilot language survey in Nepal is the initial step for a comprehensive linguistic survey of Nepal, which will be conducted by Tribhuvan University’s Central Department of Linguistics (CDL). The survey was inaugurated on 6 March at the university in Kathmandu, Nepal. Training for language surveyors began on 23 March. The role of SIL in the partnership with CDL is to provide technical input and training for linguistic surveyors and to assist with planning and management functions. Read more about Nepal language survey begins
SIL recognizes Deaf History Month 2009 (April 2009) Deaf History Month is celebrated annually in the USA from 13 March to 15 April. SIL has several ongoing projects to serve Deaf communities, including language surveys to distinguish between various signed languages. During Deaf History Month and the weeks leading up to it, SIL held a workshop in Colorado, a consultation in the United Kingdom and a consultant training session in Kenya. The work of SIL with Deaf populations is an extension of its long-standing advocacy for all ethnolinguistic communities throughout the world. Read more about SIL recognizes Deaf History Month 2009
