Communication and Linguistics Studies

Volume 3, Issue 3, December 2017

  • Language Attitude of Adolescent Shina Speakers Towards Shina, Urdu and English in Schools of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

    Rumana Nazir, Maisoor Ahmed Nafees, Saifuddin, Mahrukh Nafees

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, December 2017
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 6 December 2017
    Accepted: 25 December 2017
    Published: 1 February 2018
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    Abstract: Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse areas of Pakistan. Unfortunately, almost all the languages used in Gilgit-Baltistan exist only in spoken form and lack proper orthography. Furthermore, the lack of patronage from government and educational sectors has directly affected the significance and value o... Show More