Defining orthography : an action towards the strengthening of the Chiquitano language

In this article, we have presented discussions and reflections on the definition of an experimental orthography for the Chiquitano language in Brazil. These discussions had as guidelines the mediation between the technical criteria for uniqueness,  notation  of  sounds,  ease  of  learning and  also...

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Author: Cavalcante Santana, Aurea
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2014
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
Repository:Signótica (Online)
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.revistas.ufg.br:article/25330
Online Access:https://revistas.ufg.br/sig/article/view/25330
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:indigenous language
definition of orthography
linguistic revitalization.
Língua Indígena
Definição de Ortografia
Revitalização Linguística
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Summary:In this article, we have presented discussions and reflections on the definition of an experimental orthography for the Chiquitano language in Brazil. These discussions had as guidelines the mediation between the technical criteria for uniqueness,  notation  of  sounds,  ease  of  learning and  also  contextual issues such  as  the  teaching  of  a  second  language  and  linguistic  similarities  with the  varieties  of  the  Chiquitano  language  in  Bolivia.  They  have  shown,  in particular, how these activities encouraged and served as basis for actions for the appreciation and strengthening of the Chiquitano language.