I'saka: a sketch grammar of a language of north-central New Guinea
I'saka: a sketch grammar of a language of north-central New Guinea
Severely Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
347
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 3
Some adults in the community are speakers, but the language is not spoken by children.
3
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
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Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
Sandaun Province: Krisa village, the offshoot settlement of Pasi, and numerous bush camps near Mt. Asowa.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"There is a definite sense of endangerment in Krisa, with older people in particular expressing distress at the perceived loss of the I'saka language."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin [tpi], English [eng]
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Tok Pisin is used in most domains.
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:
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Recent Resources
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