Ethnologue’s newest edition reports vitality of sign languages worldwide (March 2013) Through its flagship publication, Ethnologue: Languages of the World, SIL is in the forefront of monitoring the vitality of the world’s languages. The strongest, such as English and Chinese, are used officially by the United Nations. In contrast, many languages are endangered or have gone extinct in the last fifty years. The 17th edition of the Ethnologue, recently released online,* includes estimates of vitality for all known living languages—currently numbered at over seven thousand. Read more about Ethnologue’s newest edition reports vitality of sign languages worldwide
Celebrating language development in the world’s Deaf communities (September 2012) The World Federation of the Deaf has designated 23-29 September as International Week of the Deaf, preceding the International Day of the Deaf on 30 September. SIL’s involvement with Deaf populations is part of its long-standing advocacy for ethnolinguistic communities throughout the world. Read more about Celebrating language development in the world’s Deaf communities
Linguistics training at the University of North Dakota: Engaging with signed and spoken languages (August 2012) Students and faculty recently completed the sixty-first summer of SIL linguistics courses at the University of North Dakota. While the annual summer session is only nine weeks long, that time is packed with learning opportunities. Students engage with a variety of topics in linguistics and gain practical skill in the art of learning a new language. As with other SIL training programs in locations around the world, SIL-UND courses are intensely practical and geared to students who are preparing for involvement in language development. Read more about Linguistics training at the University of North Dakota: Engaging with signed and spoken languages
SIL celebrates 60 years at the University of North Dakota (August 2011) SIL at the University of North Dakota is celebrating its 60th year of linguistics courses, a relationship which began with UND’s invitation. This independent program is affiliated with the University of North Dakota’s College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School. There were 117 students enrolled in this year’s session. Read more about SIL celebrates 60 years at the University of North Dakota
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