Implications of Domains of Language Use and Attitude for the Implementation of the Magar Languages as Official Languages in Nepal

Authors

  • Dan Raj Regmi Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University
  • Ambika Regmi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nl.v36i1.49455

Keywords:

official language, sustainable literacy, language socialization, language empowerment, linguistic census

Abstract

Language Commission has recommended the Magar language as official language in two provinces, viz. Gandaki and Karnali. However, implementation has been a Hercules task due to some extra-linguistic and linguistic problems. The languages spoken in the Magar community are not vibrantly used due to the weak ‘instrumental’ attitude. To implement the Magar languages as official languages some extra-linguistic strategies have to be executed. Moreover, effective linguistic strategies have to be framed to bring them to sustainable use.

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Published

2022-11-14

How to Cite

Regmi, D. R., & Regmi, A. (2022). Implications of Domains of Language Use and Attitude for the Implementation of the Magar Languages as Official Languages in Nepal. Nepalese Linguistics, 36(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.3126/nl.v36i1.49455

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Articles