LINGUISM - BY VINITA C. MALDE

A basic powerpoint for those who want to study about Linguism.

1. LINGUISM A BARRIER TO NATIONAL INTEGRATION

2. -Index- Skit Video Film – Linguism Linguism – An Introduction Causes of Linguism Problems due to Linguism Role of Education Discussion

3. Linguism is… An excessive affiliation or bias towards a specific group of people who SPEAK a particular language

4. 18 official languages Schedule VIII of Indian Constitution Culture v/s Language 1652 spoken languages 1576 classified mother tongues 10 major script systems

5. Linguism limits people

6. Geographical Causes Common views Common customs …and Festivals Common Beliefs

7. Historical Causes

8. Negative Feelings > Impact Use of Language I can speak pure Hindi I will prefer talking to you in English Maharashtrian North Indian

9. Ulterior Motives of Politicians for securing….

10. Social Causes Economic Causes

11. No healthy feeling of self development Vague indifference towards other cultures Narrow minded beliefs and ignorance Linguistic loyalties supersede National loyalties Opportunities are made available only to linguistic minorities Problems Caused….

12. Role of Education

13. 1. Advocate the learning of- 2. D evelop love for other languages. 4. A uniform set of rules and regulations for students. National language Official language State language 3. M usic a s a medium to break language barriers. 5. Encourage the participation of all students in the school governance without bias or prejudice. 6. Encourage debates, arguments and discussions to out differences rationally.

14. 7. Ensure multi-cultural education to prevent misunderstanding 8. Create awareness about the freedom struggle 10. Focus on Universal values rather than religious values 11. Conduct community work. 9. Celebrate all festivals with the same passion so as to minimize bias