The Fruits of the Revitalization Movement of the Hawaiian Language and Some Problems to be Solved

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The following are some of the findings of this research :(1) Kula kaiapuni (Hawaiian language immersion schools), which play the core role of revitalizing the indigenous language in Hawaii, are confronted with some problems, such as lack of teachers who are entitled to teach mathematics and science in high school immersion classes.(2) Halau hula (halls for instructing hula) make a great contribution to rejuvenating the Hawaiian language by motivating the learners to be proud of Native Hawaiian culture.(3) New kinds of mass media, such as the Internet and other information technologies, play a significant role in Hawaiian language revitalization.(4) Native Hawaiians are endeavoring to revitalize their indigenous language through the public school education system and other institutions in Hawaiian society. Their endeavors will be applied to the rejuvenation of minority languages in Japan : Ainu, Ryukyuan, and mother tongues of people with foreign ancestry.