Merima, February 29 (MExN): The Department of Linguistics and Department of Tenyidie, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus at Meriema, observed the “International Mother Language Day” on February 23 with the theme “Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes”.
A press release stated that Kethokhrienuo Belho discussed two major scopes of mother tongue studies namely mother tongue interference in second language learning, and on mother tongue based education. Senior Professors including the Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. Lal, Dean of Humanities and Education Prof. Buno Liegise, Prof. D. Kuolie and Prof. Imti also shared their views on the importance of language in all its aspects: social, cultural, psychological, political to name a few. Dr. Pangersenla Walling spoke on the significance of the day. She stated that International Mother Language Day is observed to promote the preservation and protection of all languages irrespective of its status (standard or otherwise), and the importance of children learning in a language which they understand. A short documentary based on love for mother language was shown.
The students also participated by presenting special songs and poetry recitation in different languages. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Metuo Liezietsu. The programme was chaired by Dr. Mimi Kevichüsa Ezung.
