A) In the New York Times article, i saw that there were many different languages spoken in New York City. Aside, from this, i also read in the article that there are many languages that are disappearing. These disappearing languages are otherwised known as "dying languages." Also, from the reading, i saw that Professor Kaufman found out that "New York City is home to as many as 800 languages."
B) From the article, i learned many new things about language in New York City. For example one thing i found interesting was the fact that without knowning, "we're sitting in an endangerment hot spot where we are surrounded by languages that are not going to be around in about 20 or 30 years." I also learned from the article that in New Jersey, the Neo-Aramaic language(rooted in the language of Jesus and the Talmud) is still spoken and taught today.
C) One question i have after reading this article is whether or not the English language will ever become extinct? or will it continue "alive" from generation to generation?
Language is inextricably connected to power, therefore the English language will continue to be alive and well as long as it maintains its status as an economic and military leader of the world.
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