VOT ANALYSIS OF L1 AND L2 SPEAKERS OF ITZA'.

The article focuses on analyzing Voice Onset Time (VOT) in Itza', a critically endangered Mayan language spoken in northern Guatemala, comparing native speakers (L1) and second-language learners (L2), aiming to understand its implications for language preservation and cultural identity. Topics discussed include VOT differences between L1 and L2 speakers, the influence of ejectives in Itza' on linguistic identity, and the potential impact on language revitalization efforts.