Thinking about Language
2. What do you think are the reasons for the extinction of languages?
3. Do you think it is important to preserve languages?
4. In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?
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Ans 2: A language can become extinct due to many reasons. If the world adapts with technology and advancement, they make changes accordingly. Example, the Sanskrit language cannot be seen used on a daily basis by people. However, in ancient times, it was a language used both verbally and in writing. Also, if some level of restrictions is imposed on a certain class of people not to use a language. It can become extinct gradually.
Ans 3: Yes, it is very important to preserve languages as it helps us to understand our culture and traditions. It helps in cultural development and it helps us to connect with the important past events. It gives us knowledge about literature and the history of the language.
Ans 4: We could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects in the following ways:
- By including the teaching of languages and dialects in school and college curriculums
- By promoting the use of language and dialects verbally.
- By conducting seminars and plays to pass the knowledge of the languages and dialects to normal people.
- By inviting people to take a few months course about learning languages and dialects
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