Why is it important to study, document, and preserve languages around the world?

For this assignment, consider why languages are endangered and going extinct. Are all languages equally at risk?

What factors are playing a role in the disappearance of languages? What can be done to prevent these languages from being lost?

Why is it important to study, document, and preserve languages around the world? What reactions do you have to this type of information?

Write a brief summary of what you discovered through look at these sources.