Many minor and tribal languages are not available in school curriculum and the…
2019
Many minor and tribal languages are not available in school curriculum and the number of speakers is receding in those languages. What is this known as in socio educational linguistics?
- A.
Language death
- B.
Language minority in education
- C.
Language endangerment
- D.
Language revival
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Correct answer: C
When the number of speakers of a minor or tribal language declines and it is absent from schooling, the language is endangered.