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Perceptions on the role of social media on the preservation of indigenous languages: A case study of Xitsonga in South Africa

The role of social media in language revitalisation, preservation and maintenance efforts has garnered significant attention, particularly concerning indigenous languages in linguistically superdiverse contexts. This study investigates the role of social media in the preservation and maintenance of Xitsonga, an indigenous language spoken by 2.3 million in South Africa. Through a comprehensive case study approach, th…

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Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University

Celtic studies department at Harvard University

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