Línguas indígenas: tradição, universais e diversidade

Abstract

There are three introductory works in Portuguese that address Brazilian indigenous linguistics. Mattoso Câmara Jr. (1965) played a crucial role in introducing research into indigenous languages ​​into national linguistic science. Rodrigues (1986) was also fundamental, expanding knowledge about these languages ​​and inspiring a new generation of scholars. Since the 1980s, research has intensified, leading to a significant evolution in information about the languages ​​of Brazil. In 2019, linguist Luciana Storto, known for her work with the Karitiana language, published a new introductory book. Her involvement with this language since 1990 has brought benefits to the community, including the creation of teaching materials and the training of indigenous teachers. Storto is also dedicated to documenting the Dâw language, highlighting the singularities of Amazonian indigenous languages.