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I have learned that linguistic rights preserve the individual and communal freedom to select one's own language or languages for communication in both the private and public arenas. They include the right to use one's own language in legal, administrative, and judicial proceedings, the right to an education in one's own language, and the right to have media transmitted in one's own language.

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A man's right to speak does not depend upon where he was born or upon his color. The right of speech is important to every human especially to those oppressed one's so that they may able to protect themselves. I learned that human right treaties are important especially to the minorities because this will help them to protect their identity. I also believe that the rights to linguistic minorities are human rights that must be respected by everyone.

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I have learned that the purpose of covenants is to empower all languages, whether it is a regional or national language. We have to protect, preserved, and give importance to these minorities as well. Moreover, we also have the rights to communicate and speak what we wanted to say to other people and has the rights to be heard and vice versa.

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I have learned about the development of a country starts from the people's rights such as freedom of speech and to how they can contribute their language rights for the future of their nation. It is important in a sense that their country won't prosper without the people's choice of conveying their thoughts to everyone.

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Every human has the right to practice their language and be involved in the education of it. For this discussion, Ms. Arenas explained the different linguistic rights that language users should know. I have learned the historical timeline that brought about the constitutions that implement a focus on linguistics rights (e.g pre-1815 period, the Peace Treaties period, etc.). I have also acquired a knowledge of the different international covenants in linguistics rights (e.g. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, etc.) and also the eight basic motivations in language planning. With these learnings, I have realized that linguistic rights are present to preserve, respect and instill the languages that our forefathers have used over time; a pedestal for cultural promotion and sustenance of knowledge that what belongs to us is what defines us. - Justine

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The practical function of language in human life can be used to justify the right to speak one's own language. It is unnecessary to argue that linguistic groups, as groups, are entitled to special treatment or that language rights are 'group rights' because the ability to communicate effectively is essential for human autonomy and well-being. Because acquiring a new language is always onerous, the state (re)distributes burdens and advantages among its inhabitants by recognizing some languages as official languages. The goal of language rights is to ensure that these burdens are not unfairly allocated.

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There are various things we talked and learned today. The first one would be Linguistic Rights and uncovered the history of it. Linguistic right is also known as the freedom of someone to use any language they wanted to communicate. Which allows people to express themselves and be themselves. There are various of languages in the world and it is important to protect and promote each other's languages to not cause extinction. There were a lot of native languages that has been extinct, thus, there's a law that helps protect it. And lastly, language is essential to everyone because this is what we use to communicate with each other.

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This afternoon I learned the history of the linguistic rights, how it came to be; its different phases. I also learned about the different international covenants in linguistic rights. In today's discussion we also talked about the language situation in the Philippines; that some native languages are becoming extinct. And we also talked about how everyone had the right to choose what language to practice, and the laws that protect and preserve the native languages. Lastly, talked about the types of countries according to sociolinguistic mix.

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What I have learned for today's discussion is that, linguistic rights is very important. It is very essential for each person to express our thoughts and opinions. By having our own language, it enables us to speak out comfortably, I think communicating using our preferred language helps us to give proper opinions and stands without disrespecting other languages. Also it helps us to survive in the society. It is much easier to explain our stands if the language we used is something that we know and mastered upon.
-Kate

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My conclusions from today's session are that language rights are important because they allow us to communicate and express ourselves in our own language. I also discovered that agreements and conventions are in place to promote, respect, and preserve our language rights. It also provides a feeling of identity and allows our rights to be legally recognized. I also learnt about language selection and how language is influenced by its sociolinguistic environment. Overall, I learnt that free speech is essential, and that as creators of speech or language, we must utilize these liberties rather than abuse them.

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My conclusions from today's session are that language rights are important because they allow us to communicate and express ourselves in our own language. I also discovered that agreements and conventions are in place to promote, respect, and preserve our language rights. It also provides a feeling of identity and allows our rights to be legally recognized. I also learnt about language selection and how language is influenced by its sociolinguistic environment. Overall, I learnt that free speech is essential, and that as creators of speech or language, we must utilize these liberties rather than abuse them.

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From today's discussion, I have learned that we are entitled to speak our own language in communicating and conveying our ideas with other people. Being able to freely express our thoughts and ideas is our linguistic rights that we must preserve and protect. Thus, international covenants are established to support the minorities in protecting, respecting, and preserving their freedom of speech. Furthermore, I have also learned that we have language choice that allows us to choose a language that we wish to speak in a certain situation. Finally, I have learned that the Philippines is one of the countries that has multiple ethnic groups, which explains the reason why the country has 175 regional languages.

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Today, I learned that linguistic rights are significant because they safeguard the individual and collective freedom to choose one's language or languages for communication. The freedom to express ourselves through language is, in my humble opinion, a fundamental human right. Communicating and voicing out our thoughts, ideas, opinions, and needs with others around us, is essential for our survival. Additionally, linguistic rights protect both individual and collective identity and culture, as well as public involvement. Without it, we would be living in a chaotic world.

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From today's discussion, I have learned about Linguistic Rights, which signify the right of a person to select a preferred language in any communication setting. For me, it is important to practice this right because it will let us express ourselves freely using our language. And with that, if we are free to speak our own, then it will preserve our natural language because we can constantly use it. Aside from that, I have also learned the different International covenants of linguistic rights which aim to protect, preserve, and respect everyone's rights in the language. Moreover,
8 Basic Motivations in Language Planning is made to imply the ways in how a language can be preserved and used fairly considering the different factors.

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I have learned about the different International Covenants in Linguistic Rights and how important it is to preserve and protect a certain country's language as well as its own culture and identity. And aside from cultures and identities, linguistic rights also talks about an individual's right to his/her freedom of speech.

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I have learned about the different International Covenants in Linguistic Rights and how important it is to preserve and protect a certain country's language as well as its own culture and identity. And aside from cultures and identities, linguistic rights also talks about an individual's right to his/her freedom of speech.

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I learned how important having language rights is not only as a Filipino but also as a person living in a nation called Philippines. Also, I learned that language rights give us the freedom of speech and help us to be known as free people. Furthermore, international covenants in linguistic rights promote utmost protection and preservation as well as give importance to every language, people speak. In addition to this, these covenants effectively acts in every way possible just to achieve unity and peace when using language. Indeed, our language is a larger part of who we are regardless of what language we choose to use and nothing can take this away from us - from our function as citizens.

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Language is a means of communication which means it plays a vital role in our society and made us interconnected. I have learned that we have the right to speak in our own language in order to express ideas and communicate to each other. I have learned also the importance of language rights and it is to protect the person's freedom of speech. Linguistic rights is very important in our country in which we have the right to use and to preserve our own language. Our own language represents our culture and identity. It also help our own language to preserve and not to lead in extinction.

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I have learned how crucial language right is. It give us a freedom to speak and voice out in particular about our ideas that we perceive from our surrounding. It made us look to a bigger perspective and learn to respect each others sentiments. Additionally, covenants and treaties promote us to protect, preserve and give importance to the language. The also use of auxiliary languages for learning is relevant in order for the students to understand and learn the language effectively. Indeed, our language definitely give us cultural identity.

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I have learned how crucial language right is. It give us a freedom to speak and voice out in particular about our ideas that we perceive from our surrounding. It made us look to a bigger perspective and learn to respect each others sentiments. Additionally, covenants and treaties promote us to protect, preserve and give importance to the language. The also use of auxiliary languages for learning is relevant in order for the students to understand and learn the language effectively. Indeed, our language definitely give us cultural identity.

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My takeaway from today's discussion is that humans as we are, we have  our own rights and that includes the linguistic rights. Linguistic rights are there to protect and to preserve our rights in using language. We have the freedom to choose our own language of choice.  Furthermore, International covenants or treaties in linguistic rights support our rights and give importance of language. In addition with that, these treaties help prevent chaos, rather it promotes respect among all human beings to exercise their linguistic rights.

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My takeaway from today's discussion is that humans as we are, we have  our own rights and that includes the linguistic rights. Linguistic rights are there to protect and to preserve our rights in using language. We have the freedom to choose our own language of choice.  Furthermore, International covenants or treaties in linguistic rights support our rights and give importance of language. In addition with that, these treaties help prevent chaos, rather it promotes respect among all human beings to exercise their linguistic rights.

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I learned how important linguistic rights is to preserve a linguistic minority's cultural identity. I learned that language is viewed as an expression of national unity of a country. I also learned about the 3 types of countries according to their sociolinguistic mix.

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From the discussions, I have learned a lot regarding linguistic rights and their importance in daily social contexts. The Philippine language is as rich as the culture of the country and its people, far different from those of foreigners. International covenants in linguistic rights give importance to the rights to use and the value of language. Language is essential in attaining effective communication and relationships with other people and cultures. Also, I have learned that the Philippines is considered a mosaic society or multiethnic state because of its richness in ethnic groups that use various languages.

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From the discussions, I have learned a lot regarding linguistic rights and their importance in daily social contexts. The Philippine language is as rich as the culture of the country and its people, far different from those of foreigners. International covenants in linguistic rights give importance to the rights to use and the value of language. Language is essential in attaining effective communication and relationships with other people and cultures. Also, I have learned that the Philippines is considered a mosaic society or multiethnic state because of its richness in ethnic groups that use various languages.

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I have learned that Language has always played an essential part in forming many identities in the Philippines. A fundamental human right is the ability to express oneself via Language. Communicating our thoughts, ideas, wants, and needs with others around us, whether with friends or family, is essential for real life. Language can also be used to participate in community and cultural activities. I also learned that Covenant promised all people should be protected from discrimination based on their Language.

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I have learned how greatly imperative linguistics is, not only as a means of communication but also as a backbone of being a genuine citizen. It is undeniably part of one's identity since a spoken a language is part of the culture where an individual originates. Due to its significance, it is already supported with covenants and had implemented rights for the speakers–the right to speak or the freedom of speech. With this, each country has laws for languages that basically aims to protect the native speaker, preserve the language, and promotes patriotism that can be of great use not only in the own Motherland, but across the world. Regardless of what and how many languages may one Filipino can speak and understand, it is still an honor and privilege to have our own Mother Tongue that we can foster from generation to generation.

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I learned that our right of speech is very important especially for the minority groups as it serves as our protection and rights to question those with authority. Language is a vital part of society as it is a foundation to the interconnectedness of the people with one another. Having the freedom of speech allows us to oppose and voice out our rights so that we are not suppressed but we must also bear in mind that this freedom must be exercised for the benefit of everyone.

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I have learned that a fundamental human right is the freedom to express ourselves through language. Communicating our thoughts, ideas, wishes, and needs with others around us, whether with friends or family, is essential for fundamental life. We also have language choice wherein we have the right to speak the language we want. And these enable minority groups' access to prominent versions of national standard languages and literacies while also encouraging the intergenerational retention of minority languages, both indigenous and immigrant languages, are vital.

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I have learned that as a citizen of a certain country we must have cognizance with regards our rights. These rights are concerning our right to free speech, linguistic rights, and of course, human rights. If we are able to exercise these rights we will have the opportunity to speak up about our personal concerns and to use a certain language that we want to utilize when communicating with others. As in this way efficiency and effectivity in communication will transpire. Furthermore, the treaties and laws that have established for minorities to exercise their rights, particularly their right to use their lingua franca, are an exemplary manners that aided certain languages not to go extinct.

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I have learned that as a citizen of a certain country we must have cognizance with regards our rights. These rights are concerning our right to free speech, linguistic rights, and of course, human rights. If we are able to exercise these rights we will have the opportunity to speak up about our personal concerns and to use a certain language that we want to utilize when communicating with others. As in this way efficiency and effectivity in communication will transpire. Furthermore, the treaties and laws that have established for minorities to exercise their rights, particularly their right to use their lingua franca, are an exemplary manners that aided certain languages not to go extinct.

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I have learned that every language deserves to be preserved and protected. Languages are valuable in each minority, culture, and country. Hence, different laws and/ or rights are being implemented in order to give importance to all the languages. Further, I find the past very difficult when I got to learn the historical overview since colonizers forced a lot of people to learn a new language. I'm glad that now there are positive changes.

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I have learned that there is a right to use whatever language you prefer. The history of linguistic rights as well as its related treaties are well upgraded overtime. I also appreciate speaking Cebuano Visayan language to prevent it from the certain brink of extinction. It is important to acknowledge our language because we are also acknowledging our own culture and identity, the very same identity that our heroes fought for. 

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I have learned that there is a right to use whatever language you prefer. The history of linguistic rights as well as its related treaties are well upgraded overtime. I also appreciate speaking Cebuano Visayan language to prevent it from the certain brink of extinction. It is important to acknowledge our language because we are also acknowledging our own culture and identity, the very same identity that our heroes fought for. 

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I learned the importance of linguistic rights to every individual because this allows us to have freedom of speech and since our country is also known to be a diverse country filled with multilingual or bilingual people this allows us to express our opinions and be able to obtain information from others. but the main lesson is to respect and to protect language.

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I have learned that we all have the right to speak one's own language. Having the right of freedom speech makes people connected with each other, for communicating effectively and openly with each other. Without the implementation of the treaties, one could've been discriminated from others or even feel inferior of speaking their native language. We have the right to be respected in speaking different languages no matter what race or culture we have. I have also learned that sociolonguistics is the primary factor that can affect language choice since we are pertaining here with how we choose a language to use in a particular situation for instance with regards to the location, participants, gender, social status, etc.

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My takeaways from today's lesson are that language rights are necessary for they give us rights to use our own language in communication and expressing ideas. I also learned that covenants and treaties are established to promote, respect, and protect our linguistics rights. It also gives a sense of identity and also makes our rights to be accepted legally. I also learned about language choice and that language depends on its sociolinguistic contexts. Overall, I learned that freedom of speech is necessary and as producers of speech or the language, we should exercise these rights and not violate them.

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I learned about on how covenant teach everyone to respect someone’s rights particularly in freedom of speech. I learned also that in order to have a good communication we must also learn to think holistically that some things is not only for our own goods but also for everybody. We must understand each other for a better communication. Linguistic rights protect the individual and collective right to choose one's language or languages for communication.

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I have learned that linguistic rights plays a huge role to all of us. I have also learned that there are different historical view. I've learned the 5 historical view's definition. I have also learned about the international covenants. Lastly, I've learned the covenant's role in sociolinguistics. 

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I have learned that linguistic rights plays a huge role to all of us. I have also learned that there are different historical view. I've learned the 5 historical view's definition. I have also learned about the international covenants. Lastly, I've learned the covenant's role in sociolinguistics. 

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I have learned that freedom of speech is in danger and in need of action. That is why linguistic rights were born. I realized that the sole purpose of these rights is to protect the human person from being prohibited from their freedom of expression. Consequently, we must exercise this freedom for the greater good.

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I have learned that freedom of speech is in danger and in need of action. That is why linguistic rights were born. I realized that the sole purpose of these rights is to protect the human person from being prohibited from their freedom of expression. Consequently, we must exercise this freedom for the greater good.