Saving Scottish Gaelic and Other Endangered Languages

This BA thesis from the University of Iceland, authored by Kamilla Guðmundsdóttir in September 2022, focuses on Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig na h-Alba), framing it as "A Language on Life Support." The thesis explores the historical trajectory and origins of Scottish Gaelic, detailing the various political and social factors that contributed to its decline to its current state of definitive endangerment. Furthermore, it examines contemporary governmental initiatives and other efforts aimed at reviving and preserving the language, including comparisons with the Welsh language and the impact of popular culture. The work ultimately aims to understand the challenges and potential solutions for the survival of endangered languages like Scottish Gaelic."Please comment "