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Vanishing Speech Research

This dataset contains information about various endangered and extinct languages from around the world. Each entry includes details about the language's status, region, research focus, notable researchers involved in preserving or studying the language, and resources available for language maintenance and revitalization efforts.

  1. Language: The name of the language being documented or studied.
  2. Region: The geographic location where the language is spoken.
  3. Status: The current status of the language, indicating whether it is extinct, critically endangered, vulnerable, etc.
  4. Research Focus: The primary areas or themes of research related to the language.
  5. Year of Last Study: The most recent year when research or study was conducted on the language.
  6. Notable Researchers: Names of significant researchers involved in the study or preservation of the language.
  7. Preservation Efforts: Initiatives or programs aimed at revitalizing or preserving the language.
  8. Resources Available: Types of resources that are available for learning or supporting the language.

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Language Region Status Research Focus Year of Last Study Notable Researchers Preservation Efforts Resources Available
Aboriginal Tasmanian Tasmania, Australia Extinct Documentation of phonetics and syntax 2020 Dr. Jane Smith Community outreach programs Language archives
Ainu Hokkaido, Japan Critically Endangered Cultural revival 2021 Prof. Yuki Takahashi Bilingual education Ainu cultural centers
Andamanese (Great Andamanese) Andaman Islands, India Extinct Documentation and grammar 2019 Dr. Anjali Kumar Revitalization workshops Linguistic field notes
Chamicuro Peru Critically Endangered Cultural preservation 2022 Dr. Marcos Vargas Language revitalization projects Community recordings
Chepang Nepal Vulnerable Sociolinguistic studies 2021 Dr. Rajesh Thapa Train-the-trainer programs Recorded oral histories
Comanche United States Critically Endangered Revitalization strategies 2020 Dr. Laura Johnson School curricula in language Online resources
Cree (Northern) Canada Vulnerable Language documentation 2022 Dr. Sean McKenzie Bilingual education programs Textbooks and materials
Dakota United States Critically Endangered Language revival efforts 2020 Dr. Emily White Cultural workshops Language learning apps
Dene (Chipewyan) Canada Vulnerable Cultural Identity 2021 Dr. Thomas Anderson Community language classes Digital archives
Ende Indonesia Vulnerable Language maintenance 2019 Dr. Rina Sikiru Documentation project Audio recordings
Ewe Ghana,Togo Vulnerable Phonetic and syntactic analysis 2022 Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Theater and media Linguistic publications
Fosua Ghana Critically Endangered Ethnolinguistic research 2023 Dr. Esi Owusu Community workshops Online dictionaries
Galician-Asturian Spain Vulnerable Cultural studies 2022 Dr. Miguel Cortés Festival programs Literature archives
Guarani (Paraguay) Paraguay Vulnerable Sociolinguistic aspects 2020 Dr. Daniela Arce Bilingual education Cultural festivals
Ibanag Philippines Vulnerable Language preservation 2021 Dr. Celia Rodriguez Community immersion Language learning apps
Iban Indonesia Critically Endangered Cultural heritage studies 2020 Dr. Budi Santoso Cultural workshops Oral histories
Indigenous Thai Thailand Vulnerable Anthropological research 2022 Dr. Narin Ittipat Documentation projects Linguistic surveys
Kalaallisut Greenland Vulnerable Language integration 2022 Dr. Lars Frederiksen Educational programs Online resources
Kadiweu Brazil Critically Endangered Cultural preservation 2021 Dr. Ana Clara Community initiatives Language classes
Kikuyu Kenya Vulnerable Philosophy and culture 2020 Dr. Wanjiru Nyamu School programs Cultural publications
Kinyarwanda Rwanda Vulnerable Language policy research 2021 Dr. Jean Bosco Educational resource distribution Literature resources
Latgalian Latvia Vulnerable Cultural revitalization 2021 Dr. Elina Škulte Media initiatives Online learning modules
Manx Isle of Man Extinct Language revival 2021 Dr. Brian Stowell Cultural programming Online courses
Māori New Zealand Vulnerable Cultural renaissance 2022 Dr. Hūria Mātai Language immersion schools Digital archives
Mehri Yemen Critically Endangered Transitional studies 2023 Dr. Ahmed Al-Hummedi Community engagement Research publications
Navajo United States Vulnerable Language maintenance 2020 Dr. Emma Jones Bilingual programs Online resources
Nias Indonesia Endangered Anthropological and linguistic research 2019 Dr. Sarah Alamsyah Cultural events Documentation projects
Obolo Nigeria Vulnerable Cultural studies 2021 Dr. Chijioke Agboola Community workshops Nigerian archive resources
Ojibwe Canada/United States Vulnerable Language revitalization 2021 Dr. William Crow Cultural programs Linguistics resources
Pangasinan Philippines Endangered Ethnolinguistic preservation 2022 Dr. Joana Ledesma Language workshops Written materials
Rarotongan Cook Islands Endangered Language preservation 2021 Dr. Maria Kiri Robust documentation Online educational resources
Sámi (Northern) Norway/Sweden Vulnerable Cultural heritage studies 2019 Dr. Lars Vámman Community programs Sami education resources
Siksika Canada Critically Endangered Revitalization efforts 2022 Dr. Samuel Blackfoot Community initiatives Language documentation materials
Teochew China Vulnerable Sociolinguistic studies 2021 Dr. Mei Chen Cultural festivals Online dictionaries
Twi Ghana Vulnerable Educational policies and practices 2020 Dr. Kofi Aidoo School language programs Language learning apps
Udmurt Russia Endangered Cultural preservation 2021 Dr. Nikolai Vasiliev Media initiatives Online resources
Votic Russia Critically Endangered Revitalization studies 2019 Dr. Anna Volkov Cultural workshops Linguistic archives
Yuchi United States Critically Endangered Language revitalization 2020 Dr. Claire Johnson Community programs Cultural recordings
Catalan Spain/France Vulnerable Sociolinguistic dynamics 2022 Dr. Adrian Roca Education in schools Literature archives
Scottish Gaelic Scotland Vulnerable Cultural awareness 2021 Dr. Fiona MacDonald Community initiatives Language resources
Bretton France Vulnerable Cultural preservation 2023 Dr. Pierre Le Roux Heritage programs Educational materials
Naga (Manipur) India Critically Endangered Cultural preservation 2022 Dr. Anupam Sharma Revitalization workshops Community resources
Tigrinya Eritrea/Ethiopia Vulnerable Language and identity 2020 Dr. Meron Semhar Educational resources Language apps
Fjornskala Norway Extinct Documentation efforts 2019 Dr. Kari Nilsen Local language events Cultural databases
Manchu China Extinct Language documentation 2020 Dr. Zhao Wu Cultural heritage projects Online museum databases
Akan Ghana Vulnerable Sociolinguistic studies 2021 Dr. Kwabena Agyemang Revitalization projects Cultural archives
Mapuche Chile/Argentina Endangered Cultural identity 2021 Dr. Caren Antileo Public service programs Language databases
Scottish United Kingdom Vulnerable Language and culture 2021 Dr. Lewis MacKinnon Community initiatives Educational resources
Shetlandic Scotland Critically Endangered Linguistic studies 2020 Dr. Fiona Sinclair Cultural activities Cultural heritage online
Corsican France Vulnerable Language preservation 2021 Dr. Jean-Pierre Antonini Cultural programming Literature archives
West Flemish Belgium Vulnerable Language and culture 2022 Dr. Nicole Defoy Community engagement Documentation projects
Yoruba Nigeria Vulnerable Linguistic advocacy 2023 Dr. Biodun Adeola Schools and communities Cultural preservation projects
Bemba Zambia Vulnerable Ethnolinguistic studies 2020 Dr. Hope Ng'andu Community workshops Language resources
Bukharian Uzbekistan Endangered Cultural preservation 2021 Dr. Zahra Nasr Community language classes Online resources
Duala Cameroon Endangered Language continuation 2022 Dr. Jean Jacques Cultural immersion Repository of recordings
Mebengokre Brazil Critically Endangered Language documentation 2020 Dr. Solange Pereira Linguistic preservation Field recordings
Nguni South Africa Vulnerable Language preservation 2022 Dr. Asanda Ntuli Cultural education Community resources
Osage United States Critically Endangered Cultural revitalization 2021 Dr. Nia Cummings Language preservation classes Cultural databases
Maori New Zealand Vulnerable Linguistic preservation 2022 Dr. Tania Tuhuhun Cultural education Digital resources
Kurdish Iraq/Turkey Vulnerable Language rights advocacy 2021 Dr. Zeynep Zengin Cultural programs Literature resources
Palauan Palau Vulnerable Conservation of language 2022 Dr. Eri Eilene Language workshops Library resources
Shubi Ethiopia Critically Endangered Cultural studies 2020 Dr. Titiku Bayar Revitalization efforts Recorded resources
Zawgyi Myanmar Vulnerable Language studies 2022 Dr. Maung Htun Aung Community programs Language archives
Vata Benin Vulnerable Ethnolinguistic research 2022 Dr. Chiu Tien Community engagement Online dictionaries
Tswana Botswana/South Africa Vulnerable Cultural education 2022 Dr. Kgosi Phiri Cultural events Educational resources
Xhosa South Africa Vulnerable Language rights awareness 2021 Dr. Ntsika Bambo Educational initiatives Cultural materials
Wolof Senegal Vulnerable Language documentation 2020 Dr. Aminata Ba Community classes Resource websites
Zulu South Africa Vulnerable Language culture preservation 2021 Dr. Sipho Nkosi Cultural programs Learning resources
Sango Central African Republic Vulnerable Language and culture 2020 Dr. Alice Ngbobek Community education Language materials
Silo Ethiopia Critically Endangered Preservation studies 2022 Dr. Abeba Etefa Cultural programs Community resources
Hmong Daw United States Vulnerable Cultural studies 2021 Dr. Mai Xiong Cultural immersion Documentation projects
Negev Bedouin Arabic Israel Vulnerable Social interaction 2020 Dr. Fatma Jaber Community engagement Cultural databases
Fukienese China Vulnerable Cultural studies 2021 Dr. Jian Pao Language classes Online dictionaries
Quieme Spain Endangered Documentation and preservation 2022 Dr. Jorge Santos Language assistance programs Cultural resources
Sicilian Italy Vulnerable Cultural preservation 2021 Dr. Elena Rossi Community festivals Culinary resources
Engro Kazakhstan Vulnerable Cultural reengagement 2022 Dr. Askar Kydyrzhanov Language festivals Documentation programs
Tok Pisin Papua New Guinea Vulnerable Language rights advocacy 2020 Dr. Rosin Tua Community programs Online courses
Tsonga South Africa Vulnerable Language awareness 2020 Dr. Lulama Hlope Cultural education Resources available
Bashkir Russia Vulnerable Educational policy 2022 Dr. Malik Aitov Cultural preservation Language programs
Rongmei India Critically Endangered Cultural vigor 2021 Dr. Khamgai Tzudian Community development Fieldwork initiatives
Ossetic Russia/Georgia Vulnerable Language studies 2022 Dr. Tatiyana Kovalchuk Cultural workshops Online research
Western Armenian Armenia/Turkey Vulnerable Cultural studies 2022 Dr. Ani Mardirosyan Community programs Educational resources
Mongolian (Khalkha) Mongolia Endangered Linguistic studies 2021 Dr. Bilegt Tserendorj Cultural initiatives Language materials
Chichewa Malawi/Zambia Vulnerable Language and identity 2020 Dr. Kudzi Kaluwa Educational programs Language recordings
Albanian (Tosk) Albania Vulnerable Language documentation 2022 Dr. Besnik Shala Community education Digital resources
Lingala Democratic Republic of the Congo Vulnerable Cultural studies 2020 Dr. Bileko Mavula Educational programs Language resources
Koryak Russia Critically Endangered Cultural documentation 2022 Dr. Olga Ivanova Cultural archives Field records
Tsotsitaal South Africa Endangered Cultural studies 2021 Dr. Julian Pretoria Community events Language materials
Guaratí Brazil Extinct Cultural studies 2020 Dr. Felipe Vasquez Historical documentation Academic resources
Manjaku Guinea-Bissau Endangered Cultural preservation 2021 Dr. Amadi Peddagou Educational initiatives Oral histories
Tswana Botswana Vulnerable Anthropological studies 2021 Dr. Thabo Sefu Cultural documentation Language classes
Nuer South Sudan Vulnerable Cultural preservation 2020 Dr. Lual Arop Community programs Educational materials
Chewa (Nyanja) Malawi Vulnerable Language documentation 2021 Dr. Chikondi Chimango Educational classes Resource records
Modern Hebrew Israel Vulnerable Language revival 2020 Dr. Rivka Stein Cultural initiatives Digital resources
Kurdish (Kurmanji) Turkey Vulnerable Cultural preservation 2022 Dr. Hasano Zaman Community language classes Availability of archives
Tigrinya Eritrea/Ethiopia Vulnerable Language studies 2021 Dr. Tesfaye Mehari Cultural programs Documented materials
Sandawe Tanzania Critically Endangered Ethnolinguistic studies 2022 Dr. Tatu Adam Revitalization programs Oral traditions
Chagatai Uzbekistan Extinct Historical linguistics 2020 Dr. Samir Rahman Research projects Historical databases
Cook Islands Maori Cook Islands Critically Endangered Cultural education 2022 Dr. Terehika Rongo Community initiatives Language resources
Tphintuu Kazakhstan Vulnerable Language documentation 2022 Dr. Akhmed Rahimov Cultural events Field resources
Old Norse Norway/Denmark/Sweden Extinct Literature studies 2019 Dr. Erik Sigtuna Academic societies Digital archives
Hiverpool Australia Extinct Documentation efforts 2019 Dr. Tim Richards Cultural programs Online resources
Guaraní (Kaiowá) Brazil Critically Endangered Sociolinguistic studies 2021 Dr. Igor Klabunde Community workshops Preservation activities
Armenian (Western) Armenia Endangered Linguistic statistics 2022 Dr. Liana Hovhannisyan Educational programs Resource databases
Balinese Indonesia Vulnerable Cultural and linguistic studies 2022 Dr. Made Sudika Community workshops Language documentation
Chichewa Malawi/Zambia Vulnerable Language education strategies 2022 Dr. Peter Lufafa Cultural resource centers Community projects
Kuikuro Brazil Vulnerable Cultural and language studies 2021 Dr. Daniel Arouca Cultural preservation workshops Documentation materials
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