Chapter 11
The political dimension of heritage languages

Endangered languages, language rights, and the preservation of diversity

Article outline

11.1Introduction: The politics of diversity management
11.2Frames of reference
- 11.2.1The Babylon frame
- 11.2.2The Tsunami frame
- 11.2.3The Heritage frame
11.3Reversing language shift and indigenous language revival
11.4HL education
- 11.4.1Organization and support
- 11.4.2Varieties of the HL taught
- 11.4.3Dominant language from home country or home vernacular language?
- 11.4.4HL proficiency as a learning resource within the mainstream classroom
11.5Documentation of heritage varieties and language death
11.6Codeswitching in HLs and language loss
11.7Linguistic human rights and HLs
11.8Conclusion and overview