Proposed Ratification of the 2003 Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
The briefing presents a proposal for the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Convention aims to safeguard, preserve, and promote ICH, which includes practices, knowledge, skills, and cultural spaces passed down through generations. It em
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Impact of Blasphemy on Social Media: Forensic Linguistic Analysis
Language plays a crucial role in human communication, especially on social media platforms where public speech can have legal consequences. This research delves into the concept of blasphemy on social media and its legal implications, focusing on linguistic forensic study. It explores how language c
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Celebrating Arab American Heritage: Culture, Diversity, and Contributions
Explore the rich heritage of Arab Americans, encompassing a diverse group with roots in 22 Arab countries across Northern Africa to Western Asia. Discover their language, culture, and significant contributions to American society. Learn about Arab American Heritage Month and educational resources to
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Heritage Sri Lanka Tour Package
Explore the corners of Sri Lanka - the Pearl in the Indian Ocean as this Sri Lanka Tour is going to take you to the prominent heritage landmarks along the coastline of Sri Lanka. With our Sri Lanka Tour Packages, \nRead more - \/\/wanderon.in\/trip\/heritage-sri-lanka-tour-package-6n-7d
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Exploring Bantu Phonology and Linguistic Classification
Delve into the intriguing world of Bantu phonology and linguistic classification, covering the diverse sounds and phonological processes found in Bantu languages. Discover the rich heritage of over 500 Bantu languages in sub-Saharan Africa, classified into zones and classes, shedding light on the fa
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Understanding and Preserving Heritage for Future Generations
Heritage represents what we inherit from our ancestors and past, including natural, built, and living aspects. It holds historical and cultural significance, motivating us to preserve it for future generations through awareness, cleanliness, and advocacy initiatives. Recognizing World Heritage Sites
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South Asian Heritage Month 2023 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Join South Asian Heritage Month as a partner, donor, or sponsor to showcase the rich culture and history of South Asia. With various sponsorship options available, you can make a difference in your community and support the mission of celebrating South Asian heritage. The Corporate Pack 2023 offers
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Challenges of Curricularizing Language for Heritage Language Students
The field of Heritage Language Education has shown growth and importance in recent years, with a focus on teaching minority languages for various purposes. Researchers are studying heritage languages spoken around the world. Despite progress, there is a tension between common goals in HL education a
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Community Engagement in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
Encouraging community participation, involving various stakeholders, and prioritizing ethical principles are essential in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. This presentation explores different interests, roles, and areas of expertise, emphasizing the importance of engaging non-governmental
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Music and Art
Discover a collection of images showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic artists and music in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. From vibrant performances to exquisite artworks, immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of the Latina/o community.
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National Policy on Repatriation and Restitution of Human Remains and Heritage Objects
The National Policy on Repatriation and Restitution of Human Remains and Heritage Objects addresses the need for repatriation and restitution of human remains and heritage objects related to colonialism, apartheid, and resistance in South Africa. The policy aims to manage requests, claims, and resea
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UNESCO Living Heritage Reporting Framework Overview
In this presentation, the focus is on the periodic reporting unit of UNESCO's Living Heritage entity, detailing the obligations and purposes of periodic reporting under the 2003 Convention. The overall results framework (ORF) emphasizes safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for sustainable devel
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Enhancing Industrial Heritage Through Customer-Centric Service Design
In the realm of industrial heritage, the design of objects like the one by Sille Roomets brings a unique blend of art and intuition. Connecting service design with marketing is emphasized, focusing on a user-centered approach that aims to make eyes sparkle, both for customers and providers. Understa
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Teaching Strategies for Heritage Language Learners in Mixed Classes
Explore essential concepts in teaching heritage language learners in mixed classes, focusing on project-based teaching. Understand the characteristics of native speakers, heritage speakers, and second language learners. Learn about the motivations of heritage language learners and the implications f
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World Heritage Process Fundamentals & Strategic Action Plan
Explore fundamental concepts in the World Heritage process, including baseline research, comparative analysis, and managing nominations. Learn about the Strategic Action Plan in place for effective implementation of the World Heritage Convention. Discover the vision for international cooperation and
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Understanding UNESCO's World Heritage System and Conventions
Exploring the World Heritage System governed by UNESCO, including the Venice Charter, establishment of ICOMOS, the World Heritage Convention, the role of the World Heritage Centre in Paris, States Parties' obligations, and the importance of tentative lists in preserving cultural heritage sites.
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Historic and Heritage Buildings of St. Kitts and Nevis
Explore the rich history and architectural significance of historic and heritage buildings in St. Kitts and Nevis, including churches, plantations, and museums. Learn about the unique characteristics that make these buildings integral to the cultural heritage of the region.
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Arkansas Heritage Grant Program: Promoting Arkansas History and Community Involvement
The Arkansas Heritage Grant Program, a division of Arkansas Heritage, aims to promote education, awareness, and enjoyment of Arkansas history while supporting community-based groups in creating heritage-related programs. The program seeks to foster cooperation among various entities to enhance the c
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Linguistic Microaggressions in Messaging about DLD: Thoughts and Suggestions
Linguistic microaggressions in the discourse surrounding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can perpetuate negative stereotypes and harm individuals. This content discusses the concept of linguistic microaggressions, explores the ambiguity in messaging about DLD, and highlights the importance of
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MWM Bog Heritage Project Summary and Objectives
The MWM Bog Heritage Project aims to develop a section of Ballivor bog for environmental and educational purposes, promote the area's heritage, and create employment opportunities. Objectives include creating an amenity area, preserving native plants and wildlife, and establishing a heritage and inf
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Culturally Responsive Biliteracy in Inclusive Education
Culturally responsive biliteracy in inclusive education emphasizes the importance of teaching in two languages, valuing diverse cultural and linguistic identities, and creating a participatory and inclusive classroom environment. Educators play a crucial role in fostering language development and ac
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UNESCO PERSIST Content Selection Guidelines: Long-Term Preservation Strategy
Providing guidance to memory and cultural institutions on selecting digital heritage for preservation, the UNESCO PERSIST Content Task Force emphasizes the importance of safeguarding digital materials for future generations. Highlighting the risk of losing valuable heritage, the guidelines stress th
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French Language Obligations of Administrative Tribunals in Ontario
The French Language Services Act in Ontario recognizes and upholds the historic importance of the French language. It ensures the use of French in various government institutions, including administrative tribunals, to preserve the cultural heritage and promote linguistic equality. The Act grants in
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Understanding Cultural Heritage: A Comprehensive Overview
Cultural heritage encompasses tangible and intangible aspects passed on through generations, shaping identities and preserving human experience. This publication explores the significance of cultural heritage in different contexts and highlights its preservation, enhancement, and economic potential.
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Enhancing Cultural Heritage Preservation and Sustainable Tourism through CCI and SME Capacities
This project aims to enhance knowledge, skills, and competitiveness of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and startups in supporting cultural heritage preservation and sustainable tourism. Activities include developing a common working methodology, E-catalog
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Celebrating Milestones in the Local Church: Embracing History and Heritage
Delve into the significance of milestones in the local church, from historic events to individual ceremonies, and discover how celebrating these moments can strengthen community bonds. Learn about the role of a church historian, the importance of documenting church history, and the impact of commemo
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Enhancing Caribbean Cultural Heritage for Socio-Economic Development
A project by the Culture & Tourism Section, OAS, aims to expand the socio-economic potential of Caribbean cultural heritage. Objectives include promoting sustainability, conservation strategies, and fostering local traditions. Initial steps involve conducting surveys and identifying priorities such
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The Three Modules of Phonology and Multiple-Module Spell-Out Systems
Phonology is structured into three modules - Sonority, Laryngeal, and Place - each with its own vocabulary and skeleton for computation. These modules interact in multiple-module spell-out systems to map linguistic structures onto phonetic realizations. Sonority, involving the audibility of linguist
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Syntactic Reconstruction from Linguistic Fossils in Uralic Languages
Linguistic fossils provide valuable insights for syntactic reconstruction in Uralic languages like Hungarian, Eastern Khanty, and Samoyedic. Through a case study, constraints on topical objects and grammatical systems are examined using linguistic fragments.
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Preserving Masalili Textile Weaving: Nusantara's Cultural Heritage Amidst Challenges
Amid the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, the traditional cloth weavers of Masalili Village in Indonesia are striving to preserve their regional identity and national heritage through textile weaving. This article explores how the youth are involved in safeguarding this cultural masterpi
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Updates and Priorities in Intangible Cultural Heritage Sector
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Ninth Annual Coordination Meeting of Category 2 Centres in Intangible Cultural Heritage field discussed key initiatives and strategies. UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategy and Programme & Budget focus on enhancing heritage protection, education, and climate action. Evaluation by UNESC
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Understanding Linguistic and Literary Stylistics
Linguistic Stylistics explores devices in language of literary texts to create expressive styles. Literary criticism relies on subjective interpretation, while Stylistic Analysis in linguistics identifies patterns in speech and writing. This content delves into the phonological, graphological, and l
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The Extension Dogma: Exploring Meaning and Extensions in Linguistic Expressions
The Extension Dogma challenges the assumption that linguistic expressions inherently possess meanings. Instead, it posits that expressions have extensions without necessary meanings that determine them. Theories of meaning should focus on the extensions of expressions, while psychological studies of
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Introduction to arTenTen: A New Vast Corpus for Arabic Linguistic Processing
arTenTen is a new corpus for Arabic containing a vast array of text types, rich metadata, and clean linguistic processing capabilities. It offers a significant improvement over existing Arabic corpora, presenting a larger dataset with a variety of linguistic features. The corpus is fully processed,
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Challenges and Strategies in Tamil Heritage Language Education
Delve into the complexities of Tamil heritage language education for diaspora learners, examining the diverse linguistic profiles and proposing differentiated curriculum designs to cater to various learner types. Explore the dynamics of heritage language environments and the concept of differentiate
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Exploring the CLARIN Dream: Language, Data, and Expertise Across Europe
The CLARIN project, initiated in 2005, aims to provide seamless access to data, tools, and expertise through a network of centres across Europe. By leveraging interoperability standards, researchers can consult catalogues, access text collections, and analyze linguistic resources from various countr
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Reasoning with Dependency Structures and Lexicographic Definitions using Unit Graphs
This piece discusses the application of knowledge representation in addressing recurrent needs related to manipulating, querying, reasoning, and sharing information, particularly in the linguistic domain of Meaning-Text Theory. Maxime Lefrançois and Fabien Gandon explore formalisms, such as the the
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Heritage Survey Techniques for Identifying Historical Places
A heritage survey is a systematic approach to identifying heritage sites within a defined area, including Aboriginal, historic, and archaeological places. It involves thematic surveys, engaging the community, and determining places of significance. The survey helps in heritage protection decision-ma
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Understanding Structuralism in Linguistics: An Overview
Structuralism emerged as a dominant approach in linguistic studies from the 1920s to the 1960s, led by figures like Ferdinand de Saussure. This philosophical perspective focused on the study of language as a stable system of signs, emphasizing the interrelation of mental representations of sounds an
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Understanding Linguistic Features in Trademarks and Branding
Explore the nuances of linguistic features in trademarks and branding through topics such as generic vs. name-like words, trade mark infringement cases, capitalization norms, and the significance of corpus analysis in understanding language usage in branding. Discover how linguistic expertise plays
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