The Status of Tribal Languages of Assam Based on Linguistic Context

Barnali Gohain; Rashmika Goswami

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1353

The Status of Tribal Languages of Assam Based on Linguistic Context

Author(s)	Barnali Gohain, Rashmika Goswami
Country	India
Abstract	Assam is home to a diverse population of ethnic and linguistic groups. Assamese is one of these languages and is used in Assam as a state language and a means of communication. Furthermore, since Assamese is the primary language of instruction in government institutions, all students, regardless of their multilingualism, receive a formal education in Assamese. In Assam, only members of that particular tribe speak the tribal language. Due to the lack of a script, these languages are not historically significant. With the use of another language’s script, certain languages are written. However, in terms of written literature, the languages could not be extravagant. In addition, there is a lot of adversity, which makes it difficult for languages to advance without facing these obstacles. This difficulty has become more important due to current, entirely unknown advancements in science and technology, the expansion of transportation and communication, as well as the advancement of education, etc. Additionally, the endangered languages are threatened due to their restricted use. In this instance, the study discusses the current state of these Assamese languages, the issues with tribal languages, the growth of the language, and the responsibilities associated with maintaining these languages. This essay also discusses the extent of Assamese tribal languages’ endangerment and evaluates their viability in light of the criteria suggested by UNESCO. We may draw the conclusion from the study that adequate language planning and all essential action should be taken by the government and the integrated tribe in order to preserve these languages. The only acceptable and reliable language for the present and the future will inspire and draw the following generation to adopt the same.
Keywords	Tribal Language, Language Issue, Language Strategy, Linguistic Context, Language Development
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023
Published On	2023-01-11
Cite This	The Status of Tribal Languages of Assam Based on Linguistic Context - Barnali Gohain, Rashmika Goswami - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1353
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1353
Short DOI	https://doi.org/grpdrb

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