Abstract
From colloquia link:
Overview: Of the more than 300 languages which were spoken in Australia before 19th century invasion and settlement, only around a dozen are still being used and transmitted in families. However, there are active revival programs for many of these languages, including for Gamilaraay in northern inland New South Wales.
Storytelling is important for Gamilaraay people, whether in traditional songlines (which tell of land, lore and law), stories of colonisation and resistance, or modern stories reflecting the diverse realities of Gamilaraay people in the twenty-first century.
In this colloquium we explore these different aspects of storytelling through the ways in which stories are being used in current language revival programs for Gamilaraay people of all ages, as well as for the wider settler community. We show how stories are an important way to share Gamilaraay history and show the importance of Gamilaraay culture as we reawaken the language for future generations.
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In this presentation I describe how Generative Artifical Intelligence in story books can enhance language revitalization efforts, fostering knowledge exchange in artistic practice, digital skills, and ethical AI use. This empowers the community to continue cultural preservation independently, encouraging self-sufficiency in language revitalization and storytelling. Through the creation of new language books and short-films, the project encourages language practice in diverse settings. Following Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and leveraging digital platforms, the program shares language, in accessible and culturally appropriate ways. By providing high quality language resources for enjoyment, learning, and teaching, "Gamilar-AI" explores how the use of generative artificial intelligence could be harnessed to foster linguistic proficiency while strengthening culture, fostering community cohesion and cultural pride.
Overview: Of the more than 300 languages which were spoken in Australia before 19th century invasion and settlement, only around a dozen are still being used and transmitted in families. However, there are active revival programs for many of these languages, including for Gamilaraay in northern inland New South Wales.
Storytelling is important for Gamilaraay people, whether in traditional songlines (which tell of land, lore and law), stories of colonisation and resistance, or modern stories reflecting the diverse realities of Gamilaraay people in the twenty-first century.
In this colloquium we explore these different aspects of storytelling through the ways in which stories are being used in current language revival programs for Gamilaraay people of all ages, as well as for the wider settler community. We show how stories are an important way to share Gamilaraay history and show the importance of Gamilaraay culture as we reawaken the language for future generations.
Description added by author:
In this presentation I describe how Generative Artifical Intelligence in story books can enhance language revitalization efforts, fostering knowledge exchange in artistic practice, digital skills, and ethical AI use. This empowers the community to continue cultural preservation independently, encouraging self-sufficiency in language revitalization and storytelling. Through the creation of new language books and short-films, the project encourages language practice in diverse settings. Following Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and leveraging digital platforms, the program shares language, in accessible and culturally appropriate ways. By providing high quality language resources for enjoyment, learning, and teaching, "Gamilar-AI" explores how the use of generative artificial intelligence could be harnessed to foster linguistic proficiency while strengthening culture, fostering community cohesion and cultural pride.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Nov 2024 |
| Event | The Applied Linguistics Conference 2024: ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ - University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia Duration: 25 Nov 2024 → 27 Nov 2024 https://alaa2024.com/ https://alaa2024.com/program/ (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | The Applied Linguistics Conference 2024 |
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| Abbreviated title | Applied linguistics for a just society: Advancing equity, access, and opportunity |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Launceston |
| Period | 25/11/24 → 27/11/24 |
| Other | Ensuring equity, access and opportunity in education is a hallmark of a just society. The Applied Linguistics ALAA/ALANZ/ALTAANZ Conference 2024 provides a forum to explore how the field of applied linguistics is already working towards these and what the future might look like in this regard. Migration and displacement, climate change, and social inequity present some of the most ‘wicked problems’ of the 21st century. They also present an opportunity to be inspired to think what a just society might look like going into the future. The skills, knowledge, and expertise held by those who work in the fields of applied linguistics and language education have unique and powerful potential to build towards equity, access, and opportunity in language education and to shape a just society. Equity, access, and opportunity are a matter of social justice and a practical necessity for a prosperous, peaceful, and sustainable future. Recognising the important role applied linguistics plays in building a just society, the 2024 conference theme emphasizes safeguarding identities, fostering accessible learning contexts, and creating opportunities for all to thrive. We invite you to join us to share work being done to shape a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future and to imagine future directions. |
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