Survival of the Basque Language
Location
CSU 202
Start Date
20-4-2015 10:00 AM
End Date
20-4-2015 11:00 AM
Student's Major
Anthropology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Chelsea Mead
Mentor's Email Address
chelsea.mead@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Anthropology
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
My research focuses on the Basque language of northern Spain. Since not very many people speak Basque, it is often overlooked. However, the people that do speak this language do not want it to die out. Therefore, it is important to find ways to help the Basque people pass their language on to future generations. To effectively preserve this language, it is important to look at its history as well as its contemporary status. In order to obtain my results, I analyzed two books, one dissertation, and six journal articles. After completing my research, I discovered that there is a strong nationalist movement among the Basque community to revive the dying language. I discovered that the most effective way to do this is through certain schooling systems, starting at a young age. However, I also learned that this nationalist movement has created a rift between the Basque community and fellow Spaniards. The overall outcome of my research shows that the Basque community is moving forward in creating a stronger desire to maintain its cultural identity, specifically in regards to the preservation of its language.
Survival of the Basque Language
CSU 202
My research focuses on the Basque language of northern Spain. Since not very many people speak Basque, it is often overlooked. However, the people that do speak this language do not want it to die out. Therefore, it is important to find ways to help the Basque people pass their language on to future generations. To effectively preserve this language, it is important to look at its history as well as its contemporary status. In order to obtain my results, I analyzed two books, one dissertation, and six journal articles. After completing my research, I discovered that there is a strong nationalist movement among the Basque community to revive the dying language. I discovered that the most effective way to do this is through certain schooling systems, starting at a young age. However, I also learned that this nationalist movement has created a rift between the Basque community and fellow Spaniards. The overall outcome of my research shows that the Basque community is moving forward in creating a stronger desire to maintain its cultural identity, specifically in regards to the preservation of its language.
Recommended Citation
Denney, Mikayla. "Survival of the Basque Language." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/oral_session_02/4
