Māori dialect issues and Māori language ideologies in the revitalisation era

Discusses the literature on linguistic dialect variation, the historical context, and contemporary issues and tensions related to dialect usage and language change which have arisen in the language revitalisation era. Suggests that renewed interest in dialects can be framed in relation to overt expressions of what are sometimes termed 'language ideologies' or beliefs about language. Argues that further research is required on Māori language ideologies in general, attitudes towards dialects and motivations for using them, and Māori language use amongst younger speakers of Māori. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.