SIL Electronic Survey Reports
SILESR 2008-013
- Author:
Mathews John
Title: Jaunsari: a sociolinguistic survey
Abstract:
Paper: PDF (2059 KB, 117 pages)A survey of the Jaunsari language community was undertaken to investigate the need for mother-tongue language development and literacy programmes. The goals of the survey were as follows:
- Appraise the extent of dialect variation within the Jaunsari speech community, and to determine the similarity to Sirmauri and Garhwali. Intelligibility measurements would also be made if necessary.
- Assess the vitality of the Jaunsari language including language use in domains of daily life, attitudes and bilingual proficiency in Hindi.
- Identify the geographical areas inhabited by the Jaunsari people.
Language: Garhwali, Hindi, Jaunsari, Sirmauri
Country: India
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