Introduction to the Sami Languages

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What kind of language is Sami? Well, several, to begin with! In this video, you’ll get a complete overview of the Sami language family: what the languages look and sound like, where they are spoken, how they are related, and much more! • Sami has been spoken in the same area for over 1500 years, and learning about the Sami languages means you will get a better understanding of the linguistic landscape of northern Europe, and gain new insights about indigenous languages in the face of modern nation states. • ——— • IMAGE CREDITS • ‘Girl having her nose measured’ by Sophia Olsson (from the movie Sami Blood). • ‘Teaching assimilation’ by Céline Auzias • ‘Sami language bracelets’ by Norwegian Sami Parliament (campaign ‘Speak Sami to me’) • ‘Jon Henrik Fjällgren at Eurovision’ by SVT • ‘Trilingual park sign’ by Hilde Sollid • ‘Pite Sami dictionary’ by Samica, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg • ——— • FOLLOW / SUPPORT • Youtube: / academiacervena • Facebook: / academiacervena • Patreon: / academiacervena • ———

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