Livonian
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
(hint: use the websites and dictionaries listed below)
For undergraduates
- What do the colors of the Livonian flag symbolize?
- Which traces of the Latvian language can be found in the Livonian language?
- Describe what characterizes the Livonian Coast landscape.
- Who was Vāldapǟ and why did he get such a nickname from Livonians?
- In Livonian legends and folk beliefs there are many important and interesting beings. Who are for example mierjemā, kīlmakǟnga and kuŗē?
For graduates
- How has the Latvian language influenced Livonian and vice versa?
- Present some similarities and differences between the Courland Livonian language and the Salaca Livonian language.
- Who is the only poet who writes in Salaca Livonian nowadays?
- What do you think solutions would be efficient concerning the complex situation of Livonian language acquisition and teaching?
- What do you think should be more prioritized nowadays – creating and developing digital tools for Livonian or teaching the Livonian language? Or both? Why?
- Who is the Livonian leader to whom this monument is dedicated to and why? Where is this monument located?
Media Attributions
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