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==== Language vitality according to: ==== | ==== Language vitality according to: ==== | ||
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+ | The //Academia Aragonesa de la Lengua// [[https://academiaaragonesadelalengua.org]] was established in 2021, with the appointment of its 15 founding members. It was created as the scientific institution for the study of Aragonese and Catalan in Aragon. One of its functions is to establish the rules for the correct use of these languages. | ||
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+ | On 3rd April 2023, the //Academia Aragonesa de la Lengua// approved the // | ||
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===== Demographics ===== | ===== Demographics ===== | ||
==== Language Area ==== | ==== Language Area ==== | ||
Aragonese is spoken in the northern area of Aragon (the Pyrenean area) and the language is fragmented into several dialects that are closely related to each other. | Aragonese is spoken in the northern area of Aragon (the Pyrenean area) and the language is fragmented into several dialects that are closely related to each other. | ||
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==== Speaker numbers ==== | ==== Speaker numbers ==== | ||
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- | ===== A little history | + | ===== History of language education: |
- | Prior to the 1990's the Aragonese language had no place in the education system. The Aragonese activist movement began to demand one in the seventies (for example the L’aragonés t’a escuela campaign, promoted by the CFA). In the academic year 1984/1985, seventeen city councils and fourteen schools formally asked for the education of the Aragonese language, but it was not implemented. In the academic year 1997/1998 Aragonese became an extra-curricular, | + | Prior to the 1990's the Aragonese language had no place in the education system. The Aragonese activist movement began to demand one in the seventies (for example the L’aragonés t’a escuela campaign, promoted by the CFA). In the academic year 1984/1985, seventeen city councils and fourteen schools formally asked for the education of the Aragonese language, but it was not implemented. In the academic year 1997/1998 Aragonese became an extra-curricular, |
- | ==Modified: 10-11-2016, 14:14== | + | ===== Legislation of language education: ===== |
- | ===== European legislation: | + | ==== European legislation: |
- | Aragonese is covered under [[general_information: | + | |
- | Download the latest | + | Aragonese is covered under [[general_information:glossary_of_terms# |
+ | * f) the provision of appropriate forms and means for the teaching and study of regional or minority languages at all appropriate stages; | ||
+ | * g) the provision of facilities enabling non-speakers of a regional or minority language living in the area where it is used to learn it if they so desire; | ||
+ | * h) the promotion of study and research on regional or minority languages at universities or equivalent institutions; | ||
- | ==Modified: 23-08-2016, 16:24== | + | The implementation of the Charter is monitored periodically. You can read the latest [[https:// |
- | ===== National legislation | + | |
+ | Download the text of the Charter [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== National legislation ==== | ||
Aragonese is neither an [[general_information: | Aragonese is neither an [[general_information: | ||
- | The Spanish constitution states that Castillian is the official language of Spain, but "other Spanish languages shall also be official in the respective autonomous communities in accordance with their Statutes" | + | The Spanish constitution states that Castillian is the official language of Spain, but "other Spanish languages shall also be official in the respective autonomous communities in accordance with their Statutes" |
- | ===== Educational legislation | + | ==== Educational legislation ===== |
- | ==== Primary education ==== | + | In Spain, |
- | In Spain, | + | |
+ | === Primary education === | ||
In Aragon, the pre-school curriculum states that, in areas where Aragonese and Catalan are spoken, those languages will be used as medium of instruction and will receive similar treatment as Spanish. | In Aragon, the pre-school curriculum states that, in areas where Aragonese and Catalan are spoken, those languages will be used as medium of instruction and will receive similar treatment as Spanish. | ||
- | The curriculum for primary education (2014) states that, in some Areas of Aragon, teaching Aragonese social and cultural heritage (including the Aragonese language) is compulsory, and can be offered as an elective examinational subject. Article 19 allows schools to teach regional language during school hours, and to use these languages as medium of instruction.((Iris Orosia Campos Bandrés, | + | The curriculum for primary education (2014) states that, in some Areas of Aragon, teaching Aragonese social and cultural heritage (including the Aragonese language) is compulsory, and can be offered as an elective examinational subject. Article 19 allows schools to teach regional language during school hours, and to use these languages as medium of instruction.((Juan Pablo Martinéz Cortés and Santiago J. Paricio Martín, ‘[[https:// |
- | ==== Secondary education | + | |
+ | === Secondary education === | ||
According to the LOMCE, the aim of compulsory secondary education is to ensure that students who are educated in the basic cultural elements, are able to develop and consolidate study and work habits and prepare for their incorporation into higher education or the labour market (Title I, Chapter III). | According to the LOMCE, the aim of compulsory secondary education is to ensure that students who are educated in the basic cultural elements, are able to develop and consolidate study and work habits and prepare for their incorporation into higher education or the labour market (Title I, Chapter III). | ||
According to the LOMCE, the aim of the baccalaureate is to provide pupils with training, human- | According to the LOMCE, the aim of the baccalaureate is to provide pupils with training, human- | ||
- | ==== Teacher training | + | === Teacher training === |
According to article 15 of the current LLA-2013, the government must ensure adequate initial and permanent training and, specifically, | According to article 15 of the current LLA-2013, the government must ensure adequate initial and permanent training and, specifically, | ||
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- | ====== Education in practice ====== | + | ==== Preschool education ==== |
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- | ===== Preschool education | + | |
Though the curriculum states that Aragonese and Catalan are to be used as media of instruction in areas where these languages are spoken, language of instruction is Spanish in all cases. At some pre-school locations, Aragonese lessons are offered. Usually these locations are housed at primary schools, where primary school teachers also teach Aragonese at pre-school level. There are schools where all the children have to take Aragonese as a compulsory subject, where it is offered as a voluntary subject during regular class hours, and it is offered as a voluntary subject after school. | Though the curriculum states that Aragonese and Catalan are to be used as media of instruction in areas where these languages are spoken, language of instruction is Spanish in all cases. At some pre-school locations, Aragonese lessons are offered. Usually these locations are housed at primary schools, where primary school teachers also teach Aragonese at pre-school level. There are schools where all the children have to take Aragonese as a compulsory subject, where it is offered as a voluntary subject during regular class hours, and it is offered as a voluntary subject after school. | ||
- | Class time ranges from 30 minutes to one hour and 45 min per week.((Iris Orosia Campos Bandrés, | + | Class time ranges from 30 minutes to one hour and 45 min per week.((Juan Pablo Martinéz Cortés and Santiago J. Paricio Martín, ‘[[https:// |
There are no teaching materials available. Usually, teachers make these themselves. | There are no teaching materials available. Usually, teachers make these themselves. | ||
- | ===== Primary education | + | ==== Primary education ==== |
Although Aragonese could theoretically be the language of instruction, | Although Aragonese could theoretically be the language of instruction, | ||
- | However all the schools | + | Though |
- | ===== Secondary education | + | ==== Secondary education ==== |
- | In the current curriculum for secondary education, established in 2007, it is possible to use Aragonese as a language of instruction for multiple courses, but this has not yet been done. The curriculum does not detail the content and pedagogical aspects of the Aragonese subject. These aspects were developed in a new ESO-level curriculum, | + | In the current curriculum for secondary education, established in 2007, it is possible to use Aragonese as a language of instruction for multiple courses, but this has not yet been done. The curriculum does not detail the content and pedagogical aspects of the Aragonese subject. These aspects were developed in a new ESO-level curriculum. However, at the time of writing, this curriculum |
- | Aragonese is a voluntary subject in secondary education but has been insufficiently deployed. In recent years, Aragonese has been taught as a non-curricular subject outside school time in three high schools: IES Sobrarbe in Aínsa, IES Pirineos in Jaca and IES San Alberto Magno in Sabiñánigo. In the school year 2013/2014 for the first time a specialist teacher in secondary education was incorporated (including the baccalaureate), | + | Aragonese is a voluntary subject in secondary education but has been insufficiently deployed. In recent years, Aragonese has been taught as a non-curricular subject outside school time in three high schools: IES Sobrarbe in Aínsa, IES Pirineos in Jaca and IES San Alberto Magno in Sabiñánigo. In the school year 2013/2014, for the first time, a specialist teacher in secondary education was incorporated (including the baccalaureate), |
- | ===== Adult education | + | ==== Adult education ==== |
The Aragonese language is taught in several adult courses throughout Aragon and not exclusively in the actual territory of the language. Therefore, in areas of central and southern Aragon like Tarazona, Calatayud, Andorra and Teruel, cultural associations teach the standard variety. The standard variety is also taught in other towns near the Pyrenees where the language has been lost. Huesca, Barbastro or Monzón, among other important cities, have introductory courses. Finally, in villages where Aragonese is still actively used, there are courses in the local variety. | The Aragonese language is taught in several adult courses throughout Aragon and not exclusively in the actual territory of the language. Therefore, in areas of central and southern Aragon like Tarazona, Calatayud, Andorra and Teruel, cultural associations teach the standard variety. The standard variety is also taught in other towns near the Pyrenees where the language has been lost. Huesca, Barbastro or Monzón, among other important cities, have introductory courses. Finally, in villages where Aragonese is still actively used, there are courses in the local variety. | ||
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Zaragoza is the central and main city of Aragon with a population of 700,000 people. Throughout history migration took place from the rural areas to Zaragoza. The number of courses given and the numbers of students following Aragonese language courses are the highest in Zaragoza. | Zaragoza is the central and main city of Aragon with a population of 700,000 people. Throughout history migration took place from the rural areas to Zaragoza. The number of courses given and the numbers of students following Aragonese language courses are the highest in Zaragoza. | ||
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- | ====== Learning resources and educational institutions | + | ===== Learning resources and educational institutions ===== |
The [[http:// | The [[http:// | ||
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+ | [[https://www.youtube.com/ | ||
+ | Archivo Audiovisual de l’Aragonés]] Audiovisual Archive of Aragonese: repository of videos of native Aragonese speakers | ||
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- | [[http://www.acparola.com/aaa/?section=2| | + | [[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/aragonese.php|Omniglot]] words, numbers, phrases. |
- | Archivo Audiovisual de l’Aragonés]] (Audiovisual Archive of Aragonese: repository of videos of native Aragonese speakers) | + | |
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