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‘We are Indigenous people, not primitive people.’: the role of popular music in Indigenous language revitalization in Taiwan

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Huang, Karen·2023·Current Issues in Language Planning

Abstract

Indigenous languages in Taiwan are experiencing various degrees of language endangerment. Reversing language shift, however, faces difficulties due to the minority status of the languages. This study identifies two Indigenous singer-songwriters who released popular music sung in their endangered Indigenous languages as micro-level language planning actors and investigates their language activism. Drawing on the framework of strategies in language activism, this study analyses their grass-root initiatives in language activism by examining their public discourse about their ideologies and actions. This study finds that through strategic creating and representing, the musicians aimed to encourage Indigenous youth to use their ethnic language, develop their confidence through popular music, and shift the image of Indigenous languages from traditional, inferior, and underprivileged to international, modern, and confident. Moreover, this study found that, unlike previous studies, the Taiwanese musicians employed various connecting strategies to create a sustainable virtuous cycle to motivate Indigenous people to revitalize their languages. Furthermore, their strategies consider language ecology and aim to connect non-Indigenous Taiwanese with their initiatives to create a friendly societal environment for the Indigenous people. The findings contribute to the development of a repertoire of strategies in language activism and have practical implications for Indigenous language revitalization.

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TL;DR

This study examines two Taiwanese Indigenous singer-songwriters, Abao (Paiwan) and Suming (Amis), as micro-level language planners who use popular music for Indigenous language revitalization. It finds they strategically create, represent, and connect across Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences to improve language prestige, image, and the broader language ecology.

Key findings

  • Through popular music, Abao and Suming aimed to encourage Indigenous youth to use their ethnic languages, build confidence, and shift the image of Indigenous languages from “traditional, inferior, and underprivileged” to “international, modern, and confident.”
  • They engaged in prestige and image planning for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences, including framing their languages as like French or other foreign languages, presenting contemporary Indigenous life, and rejecting helpless or primitive stereotypes (e.g., “We are Indigenous people, not primitive people”).
  • Unlike previous studies, the musicians employed a wide range of “connecting” strategies to create a sustainable virtuous cycle, linking people, events, spaces, resources, and communication practices; they also connected non-Indigenous Taiwanese to Indigenous people and spaces to foster a friendlier societal environment.
  • Contextual numbers: Indigenous people comprise only 2% of Taiwan’s population and at least 16 distinct groups are officially recognized; a 2018 Indigenous Education report found only 5.8% of Indigenous seventh-graders considered themselves fluent in speaking, while 81.2% reported seldom using their ethnic languages.

Methods

  • Qualitative case study of two Indigenous singer-songwriters: Abao (Aljenljeng Tjaluvie, Paiwan) and Suming (Suming Rupi, Amis), selected as influential indie musicians who brought Indigenous languages into mainstream popular music.
  • Data comprised public discourse: 32 exclusive interviews of Suming and 45 of Abao published between 2010–2021, plus 120 press releases and promotional materials; social media pages were tracked during 2021, with data collected via Google keyword searches.
  • Analysis followed Braun and Clarke’s six-phase thematic analysis and interpreted findings through De Korne’s framework of language activism strategies (actions of representing, connecting, and creating; goals involving resources, events, spaces/structures, people/identities, and communication practices).

Limitations

  • The paper does not state limitations explicitly. Evident from the text: the study is a case study of only two musicians, so findings are not generalizable to all Indigenous language activists or musicians in Taiwan.
  • Evident: it relies on public discourse, interviews, press releases, and promotional materials rather than direct observation or audience data, so it does not measure actual language use, learning outcomes, or non-Indigenous audience reception.
  • Evident: data collection depended on Google scraping and social media tracking, which may miss offline, non-public, or unindexed discourse; the temporal scope is mainly 2010–2021.

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Registry

Crossref · 10.1080/14664208.2022.2145540

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    § ABSTRACT

    The Taiwanese musicians employed various connecting strategies to create a sustainable virtuous cycle to motivate Indigenous people to revitalize their languages, unlike previous studies.

    “the Taiwanese musicians employed various connecting strategies to create a sustainable virtuous cycle to motivate Indigenous people to revitalize their languages”
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    § ABSTRACT

    The musicians aimed to develop Indigenous youth's confidence through popular music.

    “develop their confidence through popular music”
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    The musicians' strategies aim to connect non-Indigenous Taiwanese with their initiatives to create a friendly societal environment for the Indigenous people.

    “aim to connect non-Indigenous Taiwanese with their initiatives to create a friendly societal environment for the Indigenous people”
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    § ABSTRACT

    The musicians aimed to encourage Indigenous youth to use their ethnic language through strategic creating and representing.

    “the musicians aimed to encourage Indigenous youth to use their ethnic language”
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    The musicians aimed to shift the image of Indigenous languages from traditional, inferior, and underprivileged to international, modern, and confident.

    “shift the image of Indigenous languages from traditional, inferior, and underprivileged to international, modern, and confident”
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    § Introduction

    Abao stated that polysyllabic Paiwan is more compatible compared to Mandarin.

    “and the polysyllabic Paiwan is more compatible compared to Mandarin.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao incorporated traditional elements or concepts in her music, but wanted people to leisurely listen to music and get to know their contemporary life.

    “She would incorporate traditional elements or concepts in her music, but she wanted people to leisurely listen to music and get to know their contemporary life.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao did not want people to listen to her music because she was Indigenous.

    “Abao also did not want people to listen to her music because she was Indigenous (Excerpt 12).”
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    § Introduction

    The analysis identified four main themes: (1) their motivation to sing in Indigenous languages, (2) their planning effort for Indigenous Taiwanese, (3) their planning efforts for non-Indigenous Taiwanese, and (4) their effort in creating a better social environment for the Indigenous people.

    “I identified four main themes that describe (1) their motivation to sing in Indigenous languages, (2) their planning effort for Indigenous Taiwanese, (3) their planning efforts for non-Indigenous Taiwanese, and (4) their effort in creating a better social environment for the Indigenous people.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao said their generation no longer wants to present themselves with pathos.

    “Abao also said their generation no longer wants to present themselves with pathos.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao and Suming intended to alter the vulnerable image and present Indigenous languages with a confident image.

    “Abao and Suming intended to alter the vulnerable image and present Indigenous languages with a confident image.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming viewed his music as a means to communicate with non-Indigenous people.

    “Suming also viewed his music as a means to communicate with non-Indigenous people.”
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    An important aspect of the planning through their music is to develop mutual understanding between different ethnicities in Taiwan, so that there will be a healthy environment for Indigenous cultures, languages and identities to flourish.

    “An important aspect of the planning through their music is to develop mutual understanding between different ethnicities in Taiwan, so that there will be a healthy environment for Indigenous cultures, languages and identities to flourish.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao understood that the goal for the majority to understand Indigenous people cannot be easily achieved, but it needs to start somewhere.

    “Abao understood that the goal for the majority to understand Indigenous people cannot be easily achieved, but it needs to start somewhere.”
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    In a post-award interview, Abao emphasized that she was awarded the album of the year because her music was good, not because she sang in an Indigenous language.

    “In a post-award interview, Abao also emphasized that she was awarded the album of the year because her music was good, not because she sang in an Indigenous language.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao and Suming tried to reconnect to their language and culture by chatting with elders in their communities and learning traditional songs from them.

    “Both Abao and Suming tried to reconnect to their language and culture by chatting with the elderlies in the communities and learning traditional songs from them whenever they had a chance.”
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    § Introduction

    Both Suming and Abao experienced the Mandarin-only policy in their childhood in the 80s.

    “Both Suming and Abao experienced the Mandarin-only policy in their childhood in the 80s.”
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    Abao believed that Indigenous youth wish to connect to their culture but struggle to find a way.

    “However, having been in the same situation, Abao believed that Indigenous youth wish to connect to their culture but struggle to find a way.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao initiated a non-profit project called 'Nanguac' that goes to communities, records Indigenous music and publishes them online.

    “Aside from the community-based projects, Abao initiated a non-profit project called ‘Nanguac’ that goes to communities, records Indigenous music and publishes them online.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao believes that understanding comes with discussion, and without discussion one will be marginalized.

    “I think that understanding comes with discussion. Without discussion, one will be marginalized – you don’t want to be marginalized”
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    Suming was concerned that culture and language would only be embraced in traditional activities.

    “As Excerpts 9 and 10 illustrated, Suming was concerned that culture and language would only be embraced in traditional activities.”
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    Suming felt earlier Indigenous songs were always melancholy and seemed to be about being helpless and having no way to go, but he actually goes home quite often.

    “[The (Indigenous) songs before were always melancholy. It seems that Indigenous music is all about being helpless and having no way to go, but actually, I go home quite often.]”
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    § Introduction

    Abao's song '1-10' was promoted by the Ministry of Education and used by teachers in classrooms.

    “her song ‘1–10’ which incorporates Paiwan numbers was promoted by the Ministry of Education and used by teachers in classrooms.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao works on Indigenous music partly to create a space to communicate, where people can ask what Indigenous people would feel and whether something is offensive.

    “[One of the reasons why I work on Indigenous music is to create a space to communicate. For example, (you can ask,) ‘What would Indigenous people feel if someone said this? Is that offensive?’”
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    § Introduction

    Abao and her generation wanted to show that the new generation is confident in themselves.

    “They wanted to show that the new generation is confident in themselves.”
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    § Introduction

    Although Abao could understand spoken Paiwan, she did not speak well, which caused her great anxiety.

    “Therefore, although she could understand spoken Paiwan, she did not speak well, which caused her great anxiety.”
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    § Introduction

    In Suming's first Amis album, he incorporated EDM in several songs even though it was not his style.

    “In Suming’s first Amis album, he incorporated electronic dance music (EDM) in several songs, even though it was not his style.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming hoped his music could make non-Indigenous people understand the social issues that Indigenous people face.

    “He hoped his music could make them understand the social issues that Indigenous people face.”
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    § Introduction

    Both musicians experienced and understood the struggles of Indigenous language maintenance and found music to be a good way to reconnect to their culture.

    “In summary, both musicians experienced and understood the struggles of Indigenous language maintenance and found music to be a good way to reconnect to their culture.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming told listeners not to worry about being unable to understand Amis with a playful message.

    “Suming told listeners not to worry about being unable to understand Amis with a playful message”
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    • cites Promotional material of Suming’s first Amis album

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    § Introduction

    Since 2008, Suming has organized an educational initiative in his community 'Atolan.

    “Since 2008, Suming has been organizing an educational initiative in his community, ‘Atolan (Dulan 都蘭).”
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    § Introduction

    Abao and Suming acknowledged the importance for Indigenous youth to find their confidence in Indigenous culture and languages through music.

    “Having been accepted by mainstream society, Abao and Suming both acknowledged the importance for Indigenous youth to find their confidence in Indigenous culture and languages through music”
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    Suming believes culture encompasses all aspects of life; all aspects are related to each other; it is impossible for language to survive if land is taken.

    “[Culture encompasses all aspects of life. All aspects are related to each other. It’s impossible for our language to survive if our land is taken [emphasis added].]”
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    Abao's work was well-received in Indigenous communities, including by the education system.

    “Her work was also well-received in the Indigenous communities, even by the education system”
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    § Introduction

    Abao believed that when something doesn't get used, it's natural that it will be eliminated, and there is nothing right or wrong about it.

    “當這個東西它使用率不高的時候,被淘汰是非常自然的,沒有對或錯。 [When something doesn’t get used, it’s natural that it will be eliminated. There is nothing right or wrong about it.] (Interview or Abao, No. 66, from Commonwealth Magazine Video, 2020/5/7).”
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    The project of documenting traditional music later turned into a music producing company, and Nanguac released an album in 2021 featuring a group of talented amateur Indigenous singer-songwriters.

    “The project of documenting traditional music later turned into a music producing company – Nanguac released an album in 2021 featuring a group of talented amateur Indigenous singer-songwriters.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming wanted to make Indigenous languages younger.

    “[Indigenous languages are usually transmitted through folk songs or traditional songs. What I want to do is to make Indigenous languages younger.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao acknowledged the difficult situation and believed that pressure to revitalize languages should not be put on the Indigenous people.

    “She acknowledged the difficult situation and believed that pressure to revitalize languages should not be put on the Indigenous people, as shown in Excerpt 2.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao thought music could be a 'relaxing' way to approach learning the Indigenous language.

    “She thought Indigenous youth needed to find their motivation to learn the Indigenous language, and music could be a ‘relaxing’ way to approach it.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming's slogan is: 'You need to know it to like it; you need to like it to identify with it.'

    “[You need to know it to like it; you need to like it to identify with it.]”
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    § Introduction

    Abao believes that a lot of discrimination was not necessarily hostile but rather stemmed from ignorance.

    “Abao believes that a lot of discrimination was not necessarily hostile but rather stemmed from ignorance.”
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    § Introduction

    These performance opportunities motivated youngsters to practice Indigenous music and showed them future possibilities.

    “These opportunities motivated the youngsters to practice Indigenous music and showed them future possibilities.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming hoped non-Indigenous people would further care about Indigenous people's social situation as they had an emotional connection to the community through the experience.

    “He hoped that they would further care about Indigenous people’s social situation as they had an emotional connection to the community through the experience.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming grew up in a rural Amis community with Amis as his home language.

    “Suming grew up in a rural Amis community with Amis as his home language.”
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    Suming and Abao believed their music was a good way for non-Indigenous people to get to know their culture and language.

    “Suming and Abao believed their music was a good way for non-Indigenous people to get to know their culture and language.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming's community had been fighting against developers and the local government who planned to develop a resort through Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) on their traditional territory.

    “Suming’s community had been fighting against developers and the local government who planned to develop a resort through Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) on their traditional territory.”
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    § Introduction

    Since then, Abao has had school requests asking her to write more songs.

    “Since then, she has had school requests asking her to write more songs.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao thought Indigenous youth needed to find their motivation to learn the Indigenous language.

    “She thought Indigenous youth needed to find their motivation to learn the Indigenous language, and music could be a ‘relaxing’ way to approach it.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming began to recognize the importance of Indigenous languages when he moved to the Southern part of Taiwan for military service in his 20s and was bullied for not speaking Southern Min.

    “Suming began to recognize the importance of Indigenous languages when he moved to the Southern part of Taiwan for military service in his 20s and was bullied for not speaking Southern Min.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao's ambition is to have Indigenous languages in the music playlist of everyone in Taiwan, so they exist in everyone's life.

    “Abao’s ambition is to have Indigenous languages in the music playlist of everyone in Taiwan, so they exist in everyone’s life.”
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    § Introduction

    They both created spaces/structures to continue the language activism - Suming created yearly festivals in his community and further developed the musical event into a community organization 'Atolan Style; Abao established the project 'Nanguac', which aimed to encourage more Indigenous people to create music in Indigenous languages.

    “Furthermore, they both created spaces/structures to continue the language activism – Suming created yearly festivals in his community and further developed the musical event into a community organization ‘Atolan Style; Abao established the project ‘Nanguac’, which aimed to encourage more Indigenous people to create music in Indigenous languages.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao compared Indigenous languages to English and French as she hoped they could be learned by majority speakers like a foreign language so that the languages could be used more.

    “In an interview, Abao also compared Indigenous languages to English and French as she hoped they could be learned by majority speakers like a foreign language so that the languages could be used more.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao encouraged Indigenous musicians to write in their ethnic language regardless of their proficiency level.

    “She encouraged the Indigenous musicians to write in their ethnic language regardless of their proficiency level”
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    § Introduction

    Land, culture, and language are all interrelated.

    “As Suming said in an interview, land, culture, and language are all interrelated (Excerpt 16).”
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    § Introduction

    Abao emphasized that combining western music genres with Paiwan was an artistic choice.

    “Abao also made a point to emphasize that combining the western music genres with Paiwan was an artistic choice”
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    § Introduction

    Abao regularly holds songwriting workshops to teach young Indigenous musicians music production techniques, so there can be more Indigenous musicians in the industry.

    “Abao also regularly holds songwriting workshops to teach young Indigenous musicians music production techniques, so there can be more Indigenous musicians in the industry.”
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    § Introduction

    Both musicians hoped their music could present a brighter image of Indigenous people.

    “Both musicians hoped their music could present a brighter image of Indigenous people.”
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    § Introduction

    Whenever Abao had performance opportunities, she tried to bring youngsters in her community to perform with her to experience the performance stage.

    “Similarly, whenever Abao had performance opportunities, she tried to bring youngsters in her community to perform with her to experience the performance stage.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming believed a positive image could attract more people to listen to Indigenous music.

    “He believed a positive image could attract more people to listen to Indigenous music.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao's observation of children picking up English lyrics motivated her to create popular music with Paiwan lyrics.

    “She wondered whether they would have a different perspective on their ethnic language if these songs were in an Indigenous language – which motivated her to create popular music with Paiwan lyrics.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming was worried people would have many stereotypes about Indigenous people, so he believed they must show they live in the present.

    “I’m worried that people would have many stereotypes about us, so we must show that we live in the present.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao understood why Indigenous parents would shift to Mandarin (or even English).

    “She understood why Indigenous parents would shift to Mandarin (or even English).”
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    § Introduction

    Suming emphasized the importance of bringing Indigenous culture to the present.

    “Suming also emphasized the importance of bringing Indigenous culture to the present.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming tried to present himself and the Indigenous life in his music without much sorrow, even though he was frustrated with social inequality.

    “Suming tried to present himself and the Indigenous life in his music without much sorrow, even though he was frustrated with social inequality (Excerpt 11).”
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    § Introduction

    Suming and Abao had great respect for musicians who work on preserving traditional songs.

    “While Suming and Abao had great respect for musicians who work on preserving traditional songs, they both felt strongly that their music should present their current lifestyle.”
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    § Introduction

    Abao's intended music concept is to showcase 'rhythm'.

    “her intended music concept is to showcase ‘rhythm’”
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    § Introduction

    Suming told youth in his community: 'We are Indigenous people, not primitive people. We live in the present moment.'

    “I’ve always told the youth in my community: We are Indigenous people, not primitive people. We live in the present moment.”
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    § Introduction

    The headquarters of 'Atolan Style is also used as a study space for local children to have Amis lessons.

    “The headquarters of ‘Atolan Style is also used as a study space for local children to have Amis lessons.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming advocated using modern technology to record, interpret and revitalize traditional culture because he believed that culture and language need to be embraced in everyday life to survive.

    “He advocated using modern technology to record, interpret and revitalize traditional culture because he believed that culture and language need to be embraced in everyday life to survive.”
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    § Introduction

    By presenting the Indigenous languages with popular music genres, Suming and Abao hoped to create new images for the languages.

    “By presenting the Indigenous languages with popular music genres, they hoped to create new images for the languages.”
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    § Introduction

    Suming organized these activities to encourage young people to stay in the community.

    “Suming did this to encourage the young people to stay in the community”
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    § Introduction

    Abao and her generation tried to break out of the stereotype that Indigenous Taiwanese are oppressed.

    “They tried to break out of the stereotype that Indigenous Taiwanese are oppressed.”
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    Findingcitation
    § Introduction

    Abao personally does not like it when people listen to her music because of cultural responsibilities; for her, it is like extra credits or a subsidy.

    “[personally, I don’t like it when people listen to my music because of the cultural responsibilities. For me, it’s like extra credits or a subsidy.]”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingcitation
    § Introduction

    Abao emphasized the importance of agency for Indigenous people to present the languages in their narratives.

    “Excerpt 6 is a comment from Abao which emphasizes the importance of agency for Indigenous people to present the languages in their narratives.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Interview of Abao, No. 76, from GQ Taiwan, 2020/12/3

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • Rests on an assumption: In the past, when Indigenous culture and language were showcased in mainstream media, they were usually presented with the majority speaker's perspectives or stereotypes.
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S1 (asserted), S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    Abao believed that if more musicians worked on Indigenous pop, it could become a well-recognized genre in Taiwan.

    “Moreover, Abao believed that if more musicians worked on Indigenous pop, it could become a well-recognized genre in Taiwan.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao and Suming viewed these performances as a way for youngsters to develop confidence in their languages.

    “Abao and Suming viewed these performances as a way for youngsters to develop confidence in their languages.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao experienced and observed a lack of Indigenous language use that results in language loss.

    “Abao experienced and observed a lack of Indigenous language use that results in language loss.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    Abao saw kindergarten kids in the community quickly pick up English lyrics before they could speak their ethnic language.

    “She saw the kindergarten kids in the community quickly pick up English lyrics before they could speak their ethnic language.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Findingown data
    § Introduction

    Suming organized concerts in 'Atolan that featured him and the youngsters, and the revenue generated was used to fund future educational activities.

    “He then organized concerts in ‘Atolan that featured him and the youngsters, and the revenue generated was used to fund future educational activities.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Findingown data
    § Introduction

    Abao hoped people could understand the life of minority people through her album, and that the work could give a glance at their life; she hoped to foster more understanding and less misconception.

    “[I hope you can understand the life of minority people through this album … I hope the work can give you a glance at their life. You don’t need to force yourself to love it, but at least try to get to know it. By listening to music, we can have a dialogue. I hope to foster more understanding and less misconception.]”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingown data
    § Introduction

    Suming believed culture needs to live in the present moment; otherwise it will enter the museum and die.

    “[Culture needs to live in the present moment. Otherwise, it will just enter the museum and die]”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    Abao referred to her albums as her 'Paiwan language workbook' in many interviews.

    “Abao referred to her albums as her ‘Paiwan language workbook’ in many interviews.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    The concept of Suming's educational initiative was later extended into creating the Amis Music Festival that involved the whole 'Atolan community.

    “The concept was later extended into creating the Amis Music Festival that involved the whole ‘Atolan community.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao attributed the older generation's tendency to hide their identity to deep insecurity resulting from discrimination.

    “Abao pointed out that, as a result, the older generation was deeply insecure, so they tended to hide their identity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous Taiwanese have been discriminated against by settlers for a long time.
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Findingown data
    § Introduction

    Suming and Abao felt strongly that their music should present their current lifestyle.

    “While Suming and Abao had great respect for musicians who work on preserving traditional songs, they both felt strongly that their music should present their current lifestyle.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    Since 2020, the Amis Music Festival has developed into a community-based social enterprise ('Atolan Style) that regularly organizes concerts, farmer's markets, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and guided tours.

    “Since 2020, the Amis Music Festival has developed into a community-based social enterprise (‘Atolan Style; 都蘭國) that regularly organizes concerts, farmer’s markets, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and guided tours.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao believed the responsibility of passing down the cultural legacy can be daunting for youth.

    “The responsibility of passing down the cultural legacy can also be daunting for youth.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    The Amis music festivals and the later developed NPO 'Atolan style' were another path to revitalize language and culture and contribute to community development through cultural tourism.

    “the Amis music festivals and the later developed NPO ‘Atolan style’ were another path to revitalize language and culture and contribute to community development through cultural tourism”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning
    § Introduction

    Bringing youngsters from their communities to perform connects events to people.

    “bringing youngsters from their communities to perform connects events to people”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    The content of the music that attempted to spark cross-ethnic discussion connects the non-Indigenous people to Indigenous people/culture.

    “The content of the music that attempted to spark cross-ethnic discussion connects the non-Indigenous people to Indigenous people/culture.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Findingnone given
    § Introduction

    Suming's initiative in regenerating the 'Atolan community through festivals and raising the awareness of land justice also connects the non-Indigenous people to the Indigenous space - the local economy the festivals created further connects financial resources to the Indigenous people and space.

    “Suming’s initiative in regenerating the ‘Atolan community through festivals and raising the awareness of land justice also connects the non-Indigenous people to the Indigenous space – the local economy the festivals created further connects financial resources to the Indigenous people and space.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Currently, all Formosan languages are considered in danger by UNESCO: eight were considered 'vulnerable', with the rest being either 'endangered' or 'extinct'.

    “Currently, all the Formosan languages are considered in danger by UNESCO: eight were considered ‘vulnerable’, with the rest being either ‘endangered’ or ‘extinct’ (Moseley, Citation2010).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Moseley, Citation2010

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § ABSTRACT

    The findings have practical implications for Indigenous language revitalization.

    “have practical implications for Indigenous language revitalization”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous languages in Taiwan are experiencing various degrees of language endangerment.
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous language revitalization has become an important agenda for language planning and policy worldwide.
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    An ecological approach to language planning and policy seeks to examine how language policies interact at multiple levels of social organization and whether language policies promote equitable multilingualism.

    “Ultimately it seeks to examine how language policies interact at multiple levels of social organization and whether language policies promote equitable multilingualism (Hornberger & Hult, Citation2008).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Hornberger & Hult, Citation2008

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Many cases were negative where Indigenous culture has been commodified and constructed by the dominant culture to satisfy their fascination for the exotic Others.

    “Many cases were negative where Indigenous culture has been commodified and constructed by the dominant culture to satisfy their fascination for the exotic Others – the most famous example being Hawaiian (Schroeder & Borgerson, Citation1999).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schroeder & Borgerson, Citation1999

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    More and more studies have shifted from examining macro-level planning to micro-level language planning, as language planning activities need to account for needs specific to the local context.

    “As a result, more and more studies have shifted from examining macro-level planning to micro-level language planning (Baldauf & Richard, Citation2006) as language planning activities need to account for needs specific to the local context (Hogan-Brun, Citation2010; Liddicoat & Baldauf, Citation2008).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Baldauf & Richard, Citation2006

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Hogan-Brun, Citation2010

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Liddicoat & Baldauf, Citation2008

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Regarding corpus and acquisition planning, the government started to sponsor the codification of Indigenous languages, issued standardized orthographic systems, and developed educational materials for Indigenous languages.

    “Regarding corpus and acquisition planning, the government started to sponsor the codification of Indigenous languages, issued standardized orthographic systems, and developed educational materials for Indigenous languages (Lin et al., Citation2019).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Lin et al., Citation2019

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    The lack of Indigenous language use is generally associated with younger age, smaller ethnic groups, higher education levels, intermarriage and emigration to the urban area.

    “The lack of Indigenous language use is generally associated with younger age, smaller ethnic groups, higher education levels, intermarriage and emigration to the urban area (Liu, Citation2017).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Liu, Citation2017

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Common contexts for local agencies include local implementation or contestation of macro-level policy, local initiatives in the absence of macro-level policy, and creating new opportunities for multilingual development.

    “Common contexts for local agencies include local implementation or contestation of macro-level policy, local initiatives in the absence of macro-level policy, and creating new opportunities for multilingual development (Liddicoat & Taylor-Leech, Citation2014).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Liddicoat & Taylor-Leech, Citation2014

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Combining hip hop or rock with Indigenous languages was a powerful way to facilitate language learning.

    “Combining hip hop or rock with the Indigenous languages was a powerful way to facilitate language learning (Fonseca-Mora & Gant, Citation2016)”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Fonseca-Mora & Gant, Citation2016

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Although the goals of prestige/image planning are not as concrete as status, corpus and acquisition planning, it is nonetheless essential to the success of all types of language planning.

    “Although the goals of prestige/image planning are not as concrete as status, corpus and acquisition planning, it is nonetheless essential to the success of all types of language planning (Ager, Citation2005, p. 20).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Ager, Citation2005, p. 20

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Speaking a local language was no longer stigmatized but instead became a symbol of Taiwanese identity.

    “Speaking a local language was no longer stigmatized but instead became a symbol of Taiwanese identity (Mo, Citation2000).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Mo, Citation2000

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Popular culture spaces are considered important domains of language activism.

    “Popular culture spaces are thus considered important domains of language activism (De Korne, Citation2021, pp. 165–187).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    There is a large body of literature in cultural studies, often done in the context of consumerism, imperialism, and colonialism, which examines ethnic music as a cultural commodity.

    “There is a large body of literature in cultural studies, often done in the context of consumerism, imperialism, and colonialism (Clifford, Citation1988; Drinnon, Citation1997; Said, Citation1993) which examines ethnic music as a cultural commodity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Clifford, Citation1988

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Drinnon, Citation1997

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Said, Citation1993

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Premisenone given
    § Introduction

    Studies have suggested that Indigenous popular music has brought positive new energy to Indigenous language revitalization.

    “Although studies have suggested that Indigenous popular music has brought positive new energy to Indigenous language revitalization”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    English education has been perceived with higher status and has received more resources.

    “Also, as the government simultaneously promotes internationalization, intending to become a Bilingual Nation by 2030, English education has been perceived with higher status and has received more resources, which inhibits the development of local language education (Ferrer & Lin, Citation2021; Hsu, Citation2021).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites Ferrer & Lin, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Hsu, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Language ecology studies the interaction between different languages and is concerned with the effects of speakers' sociological and psychological environments.

    “Language ecology studies the interaction between different languages and is concerned with the effects of speakers’ sociological and psychological environments (Haugen, Citation1972).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Haugen, Citation1972

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Planning for tolerability plays an integral part in language planning.

    “Planning for tolerability thus plays an integral part in language planning and deserves more attention (de Bres, Citation2008).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites de Bres, Citation2008

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    The main obstacles for youngsters not learning the language are social-economic issues, institutional racism in urban schools, and lack of economic utility.

    “The main obstacles for youngsters not learning the language are social-economic issues, institutional racism in urban schools, and lack of economic utility (McNaught, Citation2021).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites McNaught, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Lack of intergenerational transmission and emigration to the urban areas also contributed to the shift from the Indigenous languages to Mandarin.

    “Lack of intergenerational transmission and emigration to the urban areas also contributed to the shift from the Indigenous languages to Mandarin (Zeitoun et al., Citation2003).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Zeitoun et al., Citation2003

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    One domain of micro-level language planning that has emerged in the past two decades is popular music.

    “One domain of micro-level language planning that has emerged in the past two decades is popular music.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Ortiz, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § ABSTRACT

    The findings contribute to the development of a repertoire of strategies in language activism.

    “The findings contribute to the development of a repertoire of strategies in language activism”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous languages in Taiwan are experiencing various degrees of language endangerment.
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous language revitalization has become an important agenda for language planning and policy worldwide.
  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    The indigenous people were thus ambivalent towards their languages due to the lower socioeconomic value of the Indigenous languages and their struggling Indigenous identity.

    “The indigenous people were thus ambivalent towards their languages due to the lower socioeconomic value of the Indigenous languages and their struggling Indigenous identity (Tang, Citation2015).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Tang, Citation2015

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Ethnic music commodification could have a positive impact on identity building and cultural revival for local musicians.

    “However, as the production and distribution of music become more accessible in the digital age, there is a better chance for Indigenous people to regain their agency in music production (Stobart, Citation2011), and ethnic music commodification could have a positive impact on identity building and cultural revival for local musicians (Su, Citation2011).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Su, Citation2011

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).

    Premisereasoning
    § Introduction

    In the context of language (re)vitalization of a minority language, an ecological approach suggests that language planning should not ignore the majority language community.

    “In the context of language (re)vitalization of a minority language, an ecological approach suggests that language planning should not ignore the majority language community, as negative attitudes from the majority language community towards a minority language might inhibit minority language use.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    An Indigenous TV station was also established in 2005, which has helped promote these minority languages.

    “An Indigenous TV station was also established in 2005, which has helped promote these minority languages (Wu & Lau, Citation2019, p. 160).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Wu & Lau, Citation2019, p. 160

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    May (2000) observed that minority language policies often generate opposition from majority language speakers.

    “May (Citation2000) observed that minority language policies often generate opposition from majority language speakers, and he referred to this opposition as ‘the problem of tolerability’.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites May (Citation2000)

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Language planning was traditionally viewed as a top-down, government-led activity, but there was a growing recognition of the importance of a bottom-up, community-led approach in language planning.

    “While language planning was traditionally viewed as a top-down, government-led activity, there was a growing recognition of the importance of a bottom-up, community-led approach in language planning (Ricento & Hornberger, Citation1996).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Ricento & Hornberger, Citation1996

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Combining hip hop or rock with Indigenous languages helped speakers overcome insecurity and empower Indigenous people, as observed in Finland and Latin America.

    “and helped speakers overcome insecurity and empower Indigenous people, as observed in Finland (Moriarty & Pietikäinen, Citation2011) and Latin America (Barrett, Citation2016; Cru, Citation2017; Farfán & Cru, Citation2020).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Moriarty & Pietikäinen, Citation2011

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Barrett, Citation2016

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Cru, Citation2017

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data
    § Introduction

    Although the policy of giving extra credits for passing the Indigenous language proficiency test was meant to encourage Indigenous students to learn their ethnic languages, the link between language use and affirmative action strengthened the helpless image of the Indigenous languages and people.

    “Although this policy was meant to encourage Indigenous students to learn their ethnic languages, the link between language use and affirmative action strengthened the helpless image of the Indigenous languages and people.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The government has been criticized for giving Indigenous students extra credits for college entrance exams if they pass the Indigenous language proficiency test.
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    One cannot only revitalize language without considering other aspects of the cultures.

    “However, as voiced by Suming, one cannot only revitalize language without considering other aspects of the cultures.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: In the case of 'Atolan, the government wanted the Amis people to revitalize their language while also trying to exploit their traditional territory.
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    In De Korne's framework, language activism strategies are organized in their actions, goals, and characteristics.

    “In her framework, language activism strategies are organized in their actions, goals, and characteristics (De Korne, Citation2021, pp. 17–22).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao has demonstrated that writing in one's ethnic language is an excellent way to learn and use the language.

    “she has demonstrated that this is an excellent way to learn and use the language.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    In De Korne's framework, the characteristics of language activism strategies vary in terms of location, timeframe, visibility/mobility, socio-historical orientation, diversity orientation, and participation.

    “The characteristics of the strategies allow us to describe language activism that varies in terms of its location, timeframe, visibility/mobility, socio-historical orientation, diversity orientation, and participation.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Study design and conductreasoning
    § Introduction

    The public discourse was chosen to capture their activism because it is accessible and presented to the public in Taiwan.

    “The public discourse was chosen to capture their activism because it is accessible and presented to the public in Taiwan.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Their experience enabled them to understand the difficulty of revitalizing the language on the ground.

    “Their experience enabled them to understand the difficulty of revitalizing the language on the ground.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    The situation for the Indigenous language revitalization remains grim.

    “The situation for the Indigenous language revitalization remains grim (Chao, Citation2014).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Chao, Citation2014

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    In De Korne's framework, the goals of language activism strategies are resources, events, spaces/structure, people/identities, and communication practices.

    “These actions are targeted with the goals of resources, events, spaces/structure, people/identities, and communication practices.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Singing and performing in Indigenous language helps develop the prestige of the Indigenous language.

    “Moreover, singing and performing in their Indigenous language also helps develop the prestige of the Indigenous language.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Indigenous languages are recognized as national languages in Taiwan but are rarely heard there.
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    In De Korne's framework, actions of language activism strategies can be representing, connecting, and/or creating.

    “In terms of actions, a strategy can be representing, connecting, and/or creating.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductreasoning
    § Introduction

    The social media pages of the musicians and their affiliated organizations were tracked during 2021 because social media was an important platform for the musicians to promote their activities, ensuring the discourse collected was as comprehensive as possible.

    “In addition, the social media pages (e.g. Facebook) of the musicians and their affiliated organizations were also tracked during 2021 because it was also an important platform for the musicians to promote their activities to ensure the discourse collected was as comprehensive as possible.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    De Korne conceptualizes language activism as a social project that advocates for linguistic equality and aims to describe how each strategy is contextualized in its specific language ecology.

    “Under this framework, De Korne conceptualizes language activism as a social project that advocates for linguistic equality and aims to describe how each strategy is contextualized in its specific language ecology.”
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    Interpretationown data
    § Introduction

    Indigenous languages were not only oppressed as non-standard languages but also discriminated against by the majority Han Chinese.

    “His experience reflects that Indigenous languages were not only oppressed as non-standard languages but also discriminated against by the majority Han Chinese.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Abao's aim to establish Indigenous pop as a genre is one possible path.

    “Abao’s aim to establish Indigenous pop as a genre is one possible path.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationcitation
    § Introduction

    This is similar to what has been observed in the literature (Farfán & Cru, Citation2020; Moriarty & Pietikäinen, Citation2011).

    “This is similar to what has been observed in the literature (Farfán & Cru, Citation2020; Moriarty & Pietikäinen, Citation2011).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites Farfán & Cru, Citation2020

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    • cites Moriarty & Pietikäinen, Citation2011

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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    For example, cultural industry and tourism were identified as industries within the Te Reo Māori language economy (Roskruge et al., Citation2017).

    “For example, cultural industry and tourism were identified as industries within the Te Reo Māori language economy (Roskruge et al., Citation2017).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Roskruge et al., Citation2017

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Representing was an important action in De Korne's analysis of Isthmus Zapotec's popular culture.

    “Representing was also an important action in De Korne’s analysis of Isthmus Zapotec's popular culture.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne

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    Interpretationcitation
    § Introduction

    It is possible that the hip hop genre has already been signified with Southern Min because rap has been linked to expressing localness by Southern Min as its style shares many similarities with traditional Southern Min liām-kua唸歌 (songs with narration) (Schweig, Citation2014).

    “It is possible that the hip hop genre has already been signified with Southern Min because rap has been linked to expressing localness by Southern Min as its style shares many similarities with traditional Southern Min liām-kua唸歌 (songs with narration) (Schweig, Citation2014).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Schweig, Citation2014

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Both musicians understand the financial pressure that Indigenous people are facing and aim to develop paths to incentivize language revitalization.

    “Both musicians understand the financial pressure that Indigenous people are facing and aim to develop paths to incentivize language revitalization.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data
    § Introduction

    In addition, their music and activities also represent the Indigenous people/identity and further empower Indigenous people and motivate them to speak/learn their languages.

    “In addition, their music and activities also represent the Indigenous people/identity and further empower Indigenous people and motivate them to speak/learn their languages.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    This can also be viewed as a way to manage the problem of tolerability.

    “This can also be viewed as a way to manage the problem of tolerability.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Although the Indigenous languages might not be used extensively through cultural tourism, the economic profit could still help support language revitalization in communities (Kelly-Holmes & Pietikäinen, Citation2014).

    “Although the Indigenous languages might not be used extensively through cultural tourism, the economic profit could still help support language revitalization in communities (Kelly-Holmes & Pietikäinen, Citation2014).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Kelly-Holmes & Pietikäinen, Citation2014

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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    The connection between resources, events, space/structures, people/identities, and/or communication practices were generally found in the domains of education (De Korne, Citation2021, pp. 196-198).

    “The connection between resources, events, space/structures, people/identities, and/or communication practices were generally found in the domains of education (De Korne, Citation2021, pp. 196–198).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites De Korne, Citation2021, pp. 196–198

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    These creations allow the urban Indigenous people to have opportunities to use the Indigenous languages while they are away from the Indigenous communities; it also provides new energy and projects a possible outlook for Indigenous languages for the rural Indigenous people.

    “These creations allow the urban Indigenous people to have opportunities to use the Indigenous languages while they are away from the Indigenous communities; it also provides new energy and projects a possible outlook for Indigenous languages for the rural Indigenous people.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    Their concept of using Indigenous popular music to capture the modern life of the Indigenous people is also an attempt to normalize the Indigenous languages and avoid the Indigenous languages being marginalized into traditional ceremonies or presentational performances.

    “Their concept of using Indigenous popular music to capture the modern life of the Indigenous people is also an attempt to normalize the Indigenous languages and avoid the Indigenous languages being marginalized into traditional ceremonies or presentational performances.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    It is unsurprising that musicians employ these strategic creations due to their performative nature.

    “It is unsurprising that musicians employ these strategic creations due to their performative nature.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Indigenous language activists are known to conceptualize language as a form of identity, spirituality, and connection to land and people, and language revitalization needs to be extended to social transformation (Meek, Citation2010).

    “Indigenous language activists are known to conceptualize language as a form of identity, spirituality, and connection to land and people, and language revitalization needs to be extended to social transformation (Meek, Citation2010).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Meek, Citation2010

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    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    As a result, Indigenous pop aims to find another way to highlight their identity.

    “As a result, Indigenous pop aims to find another way to highlight their identity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    The language activism of the two singer-songwriters provides possible future directions in Indigenous language revitalization.

    “Their language activism also demonstrates the importance of language ecology and the planning of tolerability and provides possible future directions in Indigenous language revitalization.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    Creating economic values for minority languages is an important but often ignored aspect of language revitalization (Olko, Citation2021).

    “Creating economic values for minority languages is an important but often ignored aspect of language revitalization (Olko, Citation2021).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Olko, Citation2021

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  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationcitation
    § Introduction

    The commodification of Indigenous music is a way to bring economic value and can be a positive means for communication when Indigenous musicians have the agency.

    “The commodification of Indigenous music is a way to bring economic value and can be a positive means for communication when Indigenous musicians have the agency”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation
    § Introduction

    This is parallel to several grass-root cases of converting cultural heritage (e.g. weaving, edible heritage, Indigenous knowledge and so on) into economic capital through ecotourism observed in some Indigenous communities in Taiwan - these local industries also provide sustainable ways for self-empowerment, cultural identity, and restoring the cultural heritage (Yeh et al., Citation2021).

    “This is parallel to several grass-root cases of converting cultural heritage (e.g. weaving, edible heritage, Indigenous knowledge and so on) into economic capital through ecotourism observed in some Indigenous communities in Taiwan – these local industries also provide sustainable ways for self-empowerment, cultural identity, and restoring the cultural heritage (Yeh et al., Citation2021).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Yeh et al., Citation2021

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  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    By using music as a platform, the connections of non-Indigenous people aimed to deepen the cross-cultural understanding and create a friendlier environment for Indigenous development.

    “By using music as a platform, the connections of non-Indigenous people aimed to deepen the cross-cultural understanding and create a friendlier environment for Indigenous development.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    These connections could also be national (all Indigenous Taiwanese, as the Nanguac project demonstrated), so it can create a sense of community for all the Indigenous Taiwanese to overcome the diversity of ethnicity and urban/rural divide.

    “However, it could also be national (all Indigenous Taiwanese, as the Nanguac project demonstrated), so it can create a sense of community for all the Indigenous Taiwanese to overcome the diversity of ethnicity and urban/rural divide.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Introduction

    These external images do not encourage young Indigenous people to learn and use their languages.

    “These external images do not encourage young Indigenous people to learn and use their languages.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Indigenous languages in Taiwan are experiencing various degrees of language endangerment.

    “Indigenous languages in Taiwan are experiencing various degrees of language endangerment.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Reversing language shift faces difficulties due to the minority status of the languages.

    “Reversing language shift, however, faces difficulties due to the minority status of the languages.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Indigenous language revitalization has become an important agenda for language planning and policy worldwide.

    “Indigenous language revitalization has become an important agenda for language planning and policy worldwide.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Studies on Indigenous popular music and language revitalization have focused mainly on Indigenous people, with less attention to how musicians influence non-Indigenous people.

    “Although studies have suggested that Indigenous popular music has brought positive new energy to Indigenous language revitalization, the focus has mainly been on the Indigenous people. Less attention has been paid to how musicians employ Indigenous popular music to influence non-Indigenous people.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Popular music is distributed to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous listeners.

    “Popular music is distributed to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous listeners.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    In the past twenty years, Taiwanese Indigenous popular music has gradually flourished.

    “In the past twenty years, Taiwanese Indigenous popular music has gradually flourished, with many Indigenous musicians experimenting with different genres in combining Indigenous languages with popular music.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Many Indigenous musicians have been experimenting with different genres in combining Indigenous languages with popular music.

    “In the past twenty years, Taiwanese Indigenous popular music has gradually flourished, with many Indigenous musicians experimenting with different genres in combining Indigenous languages with popular music.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Music has been an indispensable part of the Indigenous cultures in Taiwan.

    “Music has been an indispensable part of the Indigenous cultures in Taiwan.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    They were considered by the mainstream music critics two of the most influential musicians that brought Indigenous languages to the mainstream popular music in Taiwan.

    “They were chosen because as indie musicians, they were considered by the mainstream music critics two of the most influential musicians that brought Indigenous languages to the mainstream popular music in Taiwan.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Suming’s all-Amis album in 2010 was the first Indigenous language album that attempted to crossover with electronic and hip-hop.

    “Suming’s all-Amis album in 2010 was the first Indigenous language album that attempted to crossover with electronic and hip-hop;”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Abao combined the Paiwan language with electronic, R&B, soul and different genres.

    “Abao combined the Paiwan language with electronic, R&B, soul and different genres.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Both singers have been recognized by the Taiwanese Grammy, Golden Melody Award (GMA) and made headlines.

    “Both singers have been recognized by the Taiwanese Grammy, Golden Melody Award (GMA) and made headlines:”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Suming was awarded for ‘song of the year’ in 2016, and it was the first time in 27 years that a song sung in an Indigenous language was awarded in that category.

    “Suming was awarded for ‘song of the year’ in 2016, and it was the first time in 27 years that a song sung in an Indigenous language was awarded in that category;”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    In 2020, Abao became an instant sensation after she brought home multiple major awards in cross-language categories for her Paiwan album ‘Kinakaian’ (Mother tongue).

    “In 2020, Abao became an instant sensation after she brought home multiple major awards in cross-language categories for her Paiwan album ‘Kinakaian’ (Mother tongue).”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Urban Indigenous people consist of almost half of the Indigenous population.

    “Abao’s experience reflects a common challenge in language maintenance for urban Indigenous people, which consists of almost half of the Indigenous population.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Indigenous Taiwanese have been discriminated against by settlers for a long time.

    “As a minority, Indigenous Taiwanese have been discriminated against by settlers for a long time.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Indigenous languages are recognized as national languages in Taiwan but are rarely heard there.

    “Although Indigenous languages are recognized as national languages, the reality is that they are rarely heard in Taiwan.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    In the past, when Indigenous culture and language were showcased in mainstream media, they were usually presented with the majority speaker's perspectives or stereotypes.

    “In the past, when Indigenous culture and language were showcased in mainstream media, it was usually presented with the majority speaker’s perspectives or stereotypes.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Non-Indigenous people often hold the stereotype that Indigenous people live a traditional lifestyle of fishing and hunting every day and do not realize they engage in modern activities like going online and playing video games.

    “Often non-Indigenous people still think Indigenous people live a traditional lifestyle in which they fish and hunt every day. Many do not realize that Indigenous people are simply like everyone else who goes online and play video games.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The government has been criticized for giving Indigenous students extra credits for college entrance exams if they pass the Indigenous language proficiency test.

    “The government has been criticized for giving Indigenous students extra credits for college entrance exams if they pass the Indigenous language proficiency test.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    In the case of 'Atolan, the government wanted the Amis people to revitalize their language while also trying to exploit their traditional territory.

    “As in the case of the ‘Atolan community, on the one hand, the government wanted the Amis people to revitalize their language; on the other hand, they tried to exploit their traditional territory.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Stereotypes of Indigenous people still exist in Taiwan despite Taiwan embracing multiculturalism and becoming more inclusive.

    “While Taiwan embraces multiculturalism and has become more inclusive, stereotypes of Indigenous people still exist.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Many non-Indigenous Taiwanese either romanticized Indigenous people as primitive and close to nature, or pitied them for being underprivileged.

    “Many non-Indigenous Taiwanese either romanticized Indigenous people as those who are primitive and close to nature, or pitied them for being underprivileged.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The macro language planning policies on revitalizing the Indigenous languages in Taiwan failed to consider other languages and the sociocultural environment for the Indigenous languages.

    “The macro language planning policies on revitalizing the Indigenous languages in Taiwan failed to consider other languages and the sociocultural environment for the Indigenous languages.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Indigenous Taiwanese are still reluctant to shift their language use.

    “As a result, Indigenous Taiwanese are still reluctant to shift their language use.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The Council of Indigenous Peoples has been providing Arts grants that sponsor Indigenous creative works, including music production, to promote Indigenous cultural industries since 2011.

    “It is worth noting that the Council of Indigenous Peoples has been providing Arts grants that sponsor Indigenous creative works, including music production, to promote Indigenous cultural industries since 2011.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Both Abao and Suming’s albums had been subsidized by the grants.

    “For example, both Abao and Suming’s albums had been subsidized by the grants.”
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    Minor

    The same numbered Suming interview is attributed to Fountain on both November 7 and December 7, 2017.

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Authors
Huang, K.
Affiliations
University of Auckland (NZ)
Corresponding author
Huang, Karen
Venue
Current Issues in Language Planning
Published
2022-11-13
Volume
24
Issue
4
Pages
440-459
ISSN
  • 1466-4208 (ISSN-L)
  • 1747-7506
OpenAlex
W4309046862
Cited by
7
References
51
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 2 · 2023: 1
FWCI
1.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Current Issues in Language Planning (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • ResearchSpace (University of Auckland) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Multilingual Education and Policy
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Music › Diverse Musicological Studies
Keywords
Indigenous language revitalization, endangered languages, language shift, language activism, popular music, singer-songwriters, language planning, language ecology, Indigenous youth, public discourse

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