A language is not static. When new technologies come it, it shakes up the language.
Just like how the spoken language deteriorated with the arrival of written language and like how metre and rhyme just got restricted to be embellishments of a language, changes do disturb the structure of a language, said K.V. Thomas, noted academician.
Speaking on the ‘power and weaknesses of language in social media’ at a programme organised by the Bhasha Samanvaya Vedi in association with the District Information Office on the occasion of ‘Classical Language Day’ in Kozhikode on Sunday, Prof. Thomas said that a political will was necessary in the State to form a language policy.
Golden jubilee
The golden jubilee of poet G.Sankarakurup obtaining Jnanpith award was also celebrated on the occasion.
Speaking on the ‘Indian scenarios in the poems of G.Sankara Kurup’, noted writer Arsu, said that G. Sankara Kurup had marked the grandeur of Malayalam much before the language was awarded classical status.
A number of poems written by Mr. Kurup were recited by various singers on the occasion. Meanwhile, a different kind of Classical language Day celebration was held at Sapphire Central School at Olavanna on Saturday.
The Malayalam Department of the School organised a workshop on Ottanthullal, with an aim to create awareness on the traditional art forms of the State among the students..
Kalamandalam Suresh Kaliyath and team performed ‘Kalyana Sougandhikam’ with lecture demonstration much to the joy of the students who enjoyed the slight taunts made by the dancers.
Published - November 02, 2015 12:00 am IST
