How do languages become endangered? And what can be done to revitalize them? In this talk, Dr. Daniel W. Hieber explains the history of language endangerment and tells the story of the decline and revival of the Chitimacha language. Along the way, he discusses his own career in language documentation and revitalization as well as some of the lessons learned from it.
Dr. Daniel W. Hieber is a tribal linguist of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and a science communicator. Through his Linguistic Discovery website, weekly newsletter, and widely viewed content on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, he makes the science and diversity of language accessible to audiences worldwide.
Zoom link: https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/9VjqVs76SG-mLN9MeWGs5w
Sponsored by the Linguistics Program and the Humanities Center
