Is English education always detrimental to vernacular languages?

Alternative Titles:
Education and language endangerment from a Papua New Guinean perspective
Authors:
Landweer, M. Lynn
Date:
2011
Publisher:
University of Arizona Press
Publisher Place:
Tucson
Extent:
13 pages
Description:
The author discusses the impact of education in English on vernacular language use among the Gabobara (Anuki-speaking) and Doga ethnic groups.
Publication Status:
Published
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Subject Languages:
Anuki [aui]
Doga [dgg]
English [eng]
Content Language:
English [eng]
Field:
Literacy and Education
Sociolinguistics
Work Type:
Book article
Work Type:
sociolinguistic description
Keyword:
bilingual education
endangered languages
Nature of Work:
Text
Entry Number:
50736