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Success Stories and Best Practices in Language Revitalization

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Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language immersion school?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori people of New Zealand established Kura Kaupapa Maori, a language immersion school, in 1982. The school has been successful in revitalizing the Maori language and has served as a model for other language revitalization efforts.

What is the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to young children?

  1. Pūnana Leo

  2. Ho'okela

  3. Kamehameha Schools

  4. University of Hawaii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pūnana Leo is a Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to young children. The program was founded in 1983 and has been successful in increasing the number of Hawaiian speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the use of digital technology?

  1. The Cherokee Nation in the United States

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Maori people of New Zealand

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cherokee Nation in the United States successfully revitalized their language through the use of digital technology. The tribe developed a Cherokee language app, online courses, and other digital resources that made it easier for people to learn and use the language.

What is the name of the Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to adults?

  1. Diné College

  2. Navajo Language Academy

  3. Navajo Nation Museum

  4. University of New Mexico


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Navajo Language Academy is a Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to adults. The academy was founded in 1990 and has been successful in increasing the number of Navajo speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language dictionary?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quechua people of Peru successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language dictionary. The dictionary was published in 1995 and has been a valuable resource for Quechua speakers and learners.

What is the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to public school students?

  1. Pūnana Leo

  2. Ho'okela

  3. Kamehameha Schools

  4. University of Hawaii


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ho'okela is a Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to public school students. The program was founded in 1998 and has been successful in increasing the number of Hawaiian speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the use of community-based language nests?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori people of New Zealand successfully revitalized their language through the use of community-based language nests. The language nests are small, home-based programs where children are immersed in the Maori language.

What is the name of the Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to children?

  1. Diné College

  2. Navajo Language Academy

  3. Navajo Nation Museum

  4. University of New Mexico


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diné College is a Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to children. The college was founded in 1968 and has been successful in increasing the number of Navajo speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language app?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Cherokee Nation in the United States successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language app. The app was developed in 2012 and has been downloaded by over 100,000 people.

What is the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to college students?

  1. Pūnana Leo

  2. Ho'okela

  3. Kamehameha Schools

  4. University of Hawaii


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kamehameha Schools is a Hawaiian language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to college students. The program was founded in 1887 and has been successful in increasing the number of Hawaiian speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the use of social media?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori people of New Zealand successfully revitalized their language through the use of social media. The Maori language is now one of the most popular languages on social media in New Zealand.

What is the name of the Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to elders?

  1. Diné College

  2. Navajo Language Academy

  3. Navajo Nation Museum

  4. University of New Mexico


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Navajo Nation Museum is a Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to elders. The museum was founded in 1969 and has been successful in increasing the number of Navajo speakers.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language charter school?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hawaiian people of Hawaii successfully revitalized their language through the creation of a language charter school. The school was founded in 1984 and has been successful in increasing the number of Hawaiian speakers.

What is the name of the Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to tourists?

  1. Diné College

  2. Navajo Language Academy

  3. Navajo Nation Museum

  4. University of New Mexico


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The University of New Mexico is a Navajo language revitalization program that focuses on teaching the language to tourists. The university offers a variety of Navajo language courses and workshops.

Which language community successfully revitalized their language through the use of language revitalization camps?

  1. The Maori people of New Zealand

  2. The Navajo Nation in the United States

  3. The Hawaiian people of Hawaii

  4. The Quechua people of Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori people of New Zealand successfully revitalized their language through the use of language revitalization camps. The camps are held during the summer and provide an opportunity for Maori children to learn and use the Maori language.

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