The Summer Institute of Linguistics

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Summer Institute of Linguistics:

• A) is a secular institution with the mission of preserving indigenous religious practices.
• B) sends missionaries into the field to create written versions of indigenous languages with the goal of disseminating the Christen Bible in those languages.
• C) has attempted to wipe out indigenous languages and replace them with English.
• D) promotes tourism to remote areas by establishing programs that teach local languages to wealthy hobbyists.
• E) has attempted to create written records of less widely spoken languages by transcribing ritual language and songs connected to indigenous religion.

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