Coorgi–Cox alphabet
Coorgi-Cox alphabet | |
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Script type | |
Direction | Left-to-right |
Language | Kodava |
The Coorgi–Cox alphabet is an
The script uses a combination of 26
The script was developed out of the request by a group of Kodava individuals to have a distinct script for Kodava Takk, to distinguish the language. Kodava Takk is generally written in the Kannada script, but can also be found written in the Malayalam script, especially along the borders with Kerala. The new script is intended as a unified writing system for all Kodava Takk speakers.[4]
In order to introduce the script, 10,000 CD booklets and 25,000 post cards with various scenes from the region were produced and distributed throughout the Coorg area in March and April 2005. Several books are being planned including a phrase book and dictionary.[5]
Unicode
The Coorgi-Cox alphabet was proposed to Unicode in 2012, and as of 2021 it was tagged as a "Script Proposal in Progress".[6]
References
- ^ a b Pandey, Anshuman (22 June 2012). "Introducing the Coorgi-Cox Alphabet" (PDF).
- ^ "Debate on Kodava script continues". The Hindu. 12 March 2006. Archived from the original on 1 December 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ The Coorgi-Cox handbook, Feb. 2005.
- ^ Gregg Cox, April 2005. [full citation needed]
- ^ Sujet publishers, Sep. 2007. [full citation needed]
- ^ Anderson, Deborah (25 July 2021). "SEI Liaison Report" (PDF). unicode.org.