Language ideology, ownership and maintenance: the discourse of the Academia Mayor de la Lengua Quechua
Opportunities and Challenges of Bilingualism edited by Li W, Dewaele and Housen, A (2002)
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-She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
-He succeeded by dint of hard work.
-These results accord closely with our predictions.
-He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.
-The election victory is a clear endorsement of the policies.
-Her second marriage was likewise unhappy.
-There will be only about 500 applicants at best.
-Sociolect is a variety of a language that the members of a particular social class or social group speak.
-Japan is prone to earthquakes.
-He is always telling jokes at the expense of others.
Summary
Quechua is thought to be a language of the noble in Cusco under the Incas and the true native tongue of all Peruvians. The Academia Mayor de la Lengua Quechua (the Academia) contributed to the language maintenance. The official status was established by the Academia. Quechua started to be incorporated in the school curriculum. However, daily Quechua speakers are regarded as peasants. And the role of the Academia is different from a language academy as commonly understood. As a result of this, the support for the language maintenance is complex and unclear.
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Oh, it seems that we are too busy. So we will meet after our exams. Wish us gain high mark
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