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Endangered Languages: North America

Introduction

This section of the guide will help you to find materials on endangered languages of North America. For endangered languages of Mexico, please consult the section on Latin America.

Historical Sources

Language Revitalization

Books at the Library

Subject Headings

Subject Headings for Cultural Aspects

Indians - Languages - Social aspects

Indians of North America - Languages

Language and culture - America

Ideology - America

Indians - Ethnic identity

Anthropological linguistics - America

Indians - Social life and customs

Subject Headings for Language Policy

Indians of North America - Languages - Government policy - United States

Native language - Study and teaching - United States

Native language and education - United States

Federal aid to education - United States

Language Education

Subject Headings

Indians of North America - Education

Indigenous peoples - Education - United States

Native language and education - United States

Curriculum change - United States

Indians of North America - Education - Law and legislation

Native language and education - United States