Cornelia Nath

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Cornelia Nath (born June 14, 1954 ) is a Low German language activist and heads the Plattdütskbüro of the East Frisian Landscape in Aurich.

Life

Nath studied political science and Romance studies and has been working for the East Frisian landscape since 1988. Since 1997 she has been head of the Low German section in the Lower Saxony Homeland Association , and since 2002 she has represented the Low German speakers of the State of Lower Saxony in the Federal Council for Low German . From 1999 to 2006 Nath was a member of EBLUL Germany, in 2005 and 2006 a member of the European board of EBLUL. Cornelia Nath is known for her commitment to early multilingualism in children and for the use of Low German in kindergartens, schools and in everyday work.

In 2008 she was awarded the Keerlke Prize for this.

Publications

  • Neje plattdütske plays for children and young Lü. Regional Pedagogical Center, Aurich 1997
  • Nu man To! (with Herma Knabe) Language textbook for schools, Regional Pedagogical Center, Aurich 1997 (3rd edition 2004)
  • Neje Tweesprakigheid in d 'Kinnergaarn - En bispillgevend Versök. Regional Pedagogical Center, Aurich 1999
  • Multilingualism in the pre-school and primary school period . East Frisian Landscape / Plattdütskbüro, Aurich 2003
  • Early multilingualism including the regional language Low German. Material and work folder for teachers at vocational schools . East Frisian Landscape / Plattdütskbüro, Aurich 2003
  • The future is multilingual. Advantages of multilingual education in the family, kindergarten and elementary school , advice brochure. East Frisian Landscape / Plattdütskbüro, Aurich 2003
  • Plattdütsk - the regional language in business and administration. A guide for companies, administrations, associations and clubs . East Frisian Landscape / Plattdütskbüro, Aurich 2004

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personal data
SURNAME Nath, Cornelia
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Low German language activist
DATE OF BIRTH June 14, 1954