State of the art and prospects for revitalization from the Rama language in Nicaragua

Abstract

This article aims to present a state of the art review of the revitalization of indigenous languages in Latin American, with an emphasis on the situation of the Rama language in Nicaragua. The methodology employed was a documentary review of international reports, academic research, and community projects in the region. The selection criteria considered thematic relevance, currents events with relevant exceptions to the information and regional diversity. The observations indicate three common trends: the importance of schools for intergenerational transmission, the role of the community in managing its language, the participation of the children and youth in linguistic change, and the validity of institutional support. In addition, there is evidence of dependence on external funding, limited geographical coverage of projects, and a lack of sustainable long-term policies. With these references, the revitalization of the Rama language is part of a regional trend that conceives of language as the guardian of memory, territory, and cultural identity. The conclusion that emerges is that educational proposals aimed at preserving a language in a critical state must be contextualized with the community to ensure effective intergenerational transmission.