John, S.P. <br/><br/>
Re-discovering South India through its languages: Reflections on the linguistic studies of Christian missionaries 

 - Social Action: A Quarterly Review of Social Trends   
 - 72(4), Oct-Dec, 2022: p.338-349 
<br/><br/> A language is a principal tool for shaping collective identities. Linguistic identities are. Often ‘discovered’ to build communities, nations, and other collectivities. Linguistic studies particularly on the evolution of languages, often serve this means. The pr3esent paper tries to reflect on the linguistic and literary discourses of Christian missionaries, through their studies of important South Indian languages. – Reproduced   
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Dravidian identity, South Indian languages, Christian missionaries, Linguistic studies.