In 1980 about 70% of the population "had some command of the Corsican language".
The Tuscan-influenced Corsican language is taught in the island's schools.
Some programmes and news bulletins are presented in the Corsican language.
Despite having special status as a semi-autonomous region, only 40 minutes a week are devoted to the Corsican language.
It has about 3000 students and is a lynchpin in the revival of the Corsican language.
It is related to the Corsican language and the Sardinian language.
An extensive description of the Corsican language, with many references.
The promotion of the Corsican language, and its compulsory teaching in schools.
The language of the document shows that the Corsican language already had evolved from Latin.
It is seen as being related to the Corsican language and Sardinian language.
