Omaha Language Preservation in the Macy, Nebraska Public School [microform] / Catherine Rudin
- Bib ID:
- 5546564
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Rudin, Catherine
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED347785
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1989
- 16 p.
- Summary:
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A native language renewal program at the Macy, Nebraska Public School is described that is designed to preserve Omaha, a native American Indian language that is only a generation away from extinction. At the time of this research, only about 100 fluent Omaha speakers lived on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. The language and culture program, instituted in 1970, has employed various instruction techniques and methodologies, including immersion, memorization of words and phrases, and publication of student-authored stories in English and Omaha. The program has suffered from a lack of consistency; frequent changes in funding, personnel, and curriculum; and a lack of attention to syntax, morphology, and conversational competence. Although the program has not been successful in preserving Omaha as a living spoken language, it has helped to improve tribal solidarity and pride. Nearly every child knows at least some Omaha words and phrases, and the classes have provided satisfaction and a sense of pride for children and elders. In addition, many teachers at the school believe that the program has led to better attitudes and academic performance for at least some students. The program may enhance Omaha cultural survival and enrich the educational experience of the children. (Author/JL)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Meeting of the Mid-America Linguistics Conference (Cedar Falls, IA, October 1989).
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
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- Subject:
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- American Indian Education
- American Indian Languages
- American Indians
- Cultural Education
- Cultural Enrichment
- Elementary Education
- Language Maintenance
- Language Skill Attrition
- Native Language Instruction
- Program Descriptions
- Program Evaluation
- Uncommonly Taught Languages
- Omaha (Language) Omaha (Tribe)
- Nebraska
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- ERIC
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- Publication date:
- 1989
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