Spracherhalt
Spracherhalt, a German term translating to "language maintenance" or "language preservation," refers to the efforts and processes undertaken to ensure the continued existence and use of a particular language. This can involve a wide range of activities aimed at preventing language shift or language death, which occurs when a language loses its speakers, often due to assimilation into a dominant language.
The motivations behind spracherhalt are diverse. For speakers of minority or indigenous languages, it is often
Methods of spracherhalt can include language education programs, the creation of new media in the target language
The success of spracherhalt initiatives depends on various factors, including the number of speakers, the vitality