Nearly 44% Of World's Languages Face Extinction, Putting Centuries Of Cultural Knowledge At Risk
Jaipur: According to researchers studying endangered and lesser-spoken languages at At the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT-J), nearly 44 percent of the world’s approximately 7,164 languages are spoken by fewer than 1,000 people, and this situation is placing many of them at risk of disappearing in the coming decades. The decline of a language can mean more than the loss of a means of…
Nearly 44 percent of the world's approximately 7,164 languages are at risk of disappearing due to the loss of speakers, according to researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur. This decline poses a threat not only to communication but also to the transmission of traditional knowledge, cultural practices, social traditions, and worldviews that are tied to each language.
Dr. Gurujegan Murugesan, an Assistant Professor at IIT-J, is conducting fieldwork to document lesser-spoken languages, analyze their grammar, and study language preservation efforts. The research highlights how endangered languages are intricately linked to communities' knowledge and ways of life.
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