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Re: Saving endangered langs (was Re: Extrapolating languages)

From:Joe <joe@...>
Date:Monday, December 22, 2003, 9:38
Tristan McLeay wrote:

>On Sun, 21 Dec 2003, Robert Jung wrote: > > > >>Is there a way we could start programs to save endangered languages? >> >> > >Become a linguist and start documenting. >
That's my plan. SOAS, in London has an MA in Language Documentation and Description, and a PhD in Field Linguistics. With that kind of training on my doorstep, I feel almost obligated to do that. I feel fortunate that I'm young enough to choose this as a definite career choice.