Static spacial expression in Ske: an Oceanic language of Vanuatu
Kay Johnson. 2014. Static spacial expression in Ske: an Oceanic language of Vanuatu. PhD dissertation, SOAS, University of London.
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
600
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 1
Most members of the community or ethnic group speak the language. Speaker numbers may be decreasing, but very slowly.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission -1
All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Although a Kindergarten recently opened in the area with Seke as the language of instruction, instructers still find it necessary to use Bislama while teaching.
Location and Context
Countries
Vanuatu
Location Description
Pentecost Island. In the villages of Barawet and Lonoraore.
Government Support
No real government support
Institutional Support
Seke language kindergarten
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Bislama, Apma, Se, English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Bislama is the lingua franca, used in most interractions with speakers of other languages. English is the language of education.
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
Limited literacy.
Recent Resources
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