Central Tagbanwa: a Philippine language on the brink of extinction: sociolinguistics, grammar, and lexicon
Scebold, Robert A. 2003. "Central Tagbanwa: a Philippine Language On the Brink of Extinction: Sociolinguistics, Grammar, and Lexicon." 48: xii+168. Manila: Linguistic Society of the Philippines.
Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
Fewer than 1,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
2
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
800-1000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"In Kemdeng and Maulid, Tagbanwas have preferred the Cuyunon language to Tagbanwa for years. [...] It also appeared to be true for Baong and Alacalian."
Location and Context
Countries
Philippines
Location Description
The Central Tagbanwa people are indigenous inhabitants of northern Palawan Province of the Philippines.
Government Support
no
Institutional Support
no
Speakers' Attitude
Mixed attitudes
Other Languages Used By The Community
Cuyunon; Tagalog
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
all domains
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
参考消息
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