Indigenous languages in Venezuela: a political, sociolinguistic approach

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/rk.v45i1.46749

Keywords:

Indigenous languages in the Americas, Sociolinguistic, Venezuela

Abstract

According to 2011 census, the indigenous population in Venezuela is 724,592 people, which is equivalent to approximately 2.7% of the total population of the country. This article aims to analytically describe some important political, sociolinguistic aspects to revalue indigenous languages as a fundamental element of venezuelan culture.

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Author Biography

  • Horacio Biord Castillo, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas. San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela

    Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas. Laboratorio de Etnohistoria y Oralidad. Centro de Antropología. San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela. 

Published

2021-04-26

How to Cite

Biord Castillo, H. (2021). Indigenous languages in Venezuela: a political, sociolinguistic approach. Káñina, 45(1), 157-182. https://doi.org/10.15517/rk.v45i1.46749