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Herder and Modernity: From Lesser-Taught Languages to Lesser-Taught Cultures

Votruba, Martin (2017) Herder and Modernity: From Lesser-Taught Languages to Lesser-Taught Cultures. East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies, 4 (1). 95 - 95.

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Abstract

<jats:p>The typical North American curriculum of a lesser-taught Slavic language implicitly relies on the legacy of Johann Gottfried von Herder’s interpretation that language in and of itself contains national (ethnic) culture. At the same time, enrolments are dwindling even in courses in the most commonly taught Slavic languages. Millennials’ understandable focus on the practicality of the courses they take make it unlikely for the lesser-taught languages to survive the slump. On the other hand, foreign culture courses are appearing to hold their ground more successfully. Slavic departments may reconsider Herder’s dictum as they try to maintain or establish programs in lesser-taught languages and cultures.</jats:p>


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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
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CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Votruba, Martinvotruba@pitt.eduVOTRUBA
Date: 4 March 2017
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies
Volume: 4
Number: 1
Publisher: University of Alberta Libraries
Page Range: 95 - 95
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.21226/t2zp4f
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Slavic Languages and Literatures
Refereed: Yes
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Date Deposited: 08 Mar 2017 17:48
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2020 00:56
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/30939

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