Yanjaa Wintersoul - Mastering Mongolian as a Modern Nomad

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First, we'll take a look at where, how and why Mongolian is thriving and dying in different parts of central Asia. Why the Mongolian dialect of Buryat is dying at an unbelievable pace in its autonomous regions in Kazakhstan and Russia, while Old Mongolian in Inner Mongolia experiences declines and revivals at seemingly random intervals. How the demographic of Mongolia (50% of the population is 25 and under) and its hyperconnected activity on social media influences the way the language is evolving. Second, we'll take a look at how Mongolians living abroad preserve their mother tongue. How can some live abroad for years but speak as if they never left, while others do an exchange semester and come back speaking like foreigners? What are some common mistakes that parents can avoid when relocating? Is it too late for those who didn't grow up speaking Mongolian, once they've reached adulthood? Should we always approach language preservation from a holistic viewpoint or is it better to focus on one aspect (speaking, writing, reading etc) at a time? The answers to these questions are answered with findings from modern research papers on language preservation, highlighted with personal anecdotes and experiences of being Mongolian in Stockholm, Tokyo, Nairobi and Texas/ Tennessee. Third, a summary of lessons learned and suggested approaches for keeping Mongolian alive and well no matter where we are in the world, giving a toolkit for language preservation for all.

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YouTube url:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WxZ7-D9Brc
Created:	8. 10. 2020 08:00:05

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Yanjaa Wintersoul - Mastering Mongolian as a Modern Nomad