Introducing a Polynomic Approach in Ryukyuan Language Learning

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ID21236282
AutoresGijs Van der Lubbe (0000-0003-0490-3146, Meio University, autor correspondente)
Ano2022
Volume8
Fascículo1
Páginas11
Data de publicação2022-12-26
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoLanguages (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2226-471X • E-ISSN: 2226-471X
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/languages8010011
OpenAlexW4312201746
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas21

The polynomic model as a model of language codification treats regional and social variation within language as inherently good and does not hierarchise this variation. This research is an argument in advocating the application of a polynomic model in Ryukyuan language learning, focussing on Okinawa Ryukyuan. The Ryukyuan languages consist of a minimum of 5 abstand languages that are spoken in the Ryukyuan island chain in southern Japan. The Ryukyuan languages have no standard languages and show internal variation. A monolingual language ideology implemented since the annexation of the Ryukyus by Japan in the late 19th century has caused a language shift towards Japanese, rendering all Ryukyuan languages endangered. A small revitalisation of the Ryukyuan language has been taking place since the early 21st century, necessitating the development of an infrastructure for language learning. In this research, I give reasons why the application of a polynomic model would allow for an inclusive language revitalisation that respects local language practices and identities in the Ryukyus, without reproducing the colonialist attitudes towards language that led to language endangerment in the first place

Annexation · Linguistics · Political science · Computer Science · Gender Studies in Language · Multilingual Education and Policy · Philosophy · Second Language Learning and Teaching

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