Launch of CTLDC - Consortium for Training in Language Documentation and Conservation

[Susan Penfield]

Apologies for cross-posts!


http://www.ctldc.org/


I am happy to announce that the Consortium is now officially launched! The
CTLDC aims to bring together people who are working to preserve the world’s
linguistic diversity by training others to document and revitalize their
languages. Trainers can use the CTLDCT to work together, share materials,
develop theory and practice, and promote their programs. As a member of the
Planning Group, we would now like to encourage you and your organization to
become a member of the organization itself.

Benefits of membership include:

·         Access and share training materials, research, and practice in
the area of language documentation and conservation.

·         Network with other individuals and organisations with a range of
knowledge and skills in the area of training for language documentation and
conservation.

·         Receive advocacy and support for training in language
documentation and conservation.

·         Raise the profile of your organization and its activities; let
others see what you are doing and learn from you.

·         Learn from language speakers, knowledge holders, and researchers
through resource and knowledge sharing.

·         Participate in conferences and workshops organised by members of
the CTLDC.

·         Contribute to discussions on training, and bring your own
interests, expertise, and point of view into the public sphere.

·         Contribute to discussions on policy and lobby for better
resourcing for training activities.

·         Help profile the importance of training activities as a core part
of documentation and revitalization

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*Membership is free! Just participate!*

There will be a number of upcoming CTLDC events, including meetings and
workshops. We are also interested in developing regional networks and in
planning training programs and other events at the regional level (for
example: Southern Africa, Central America, and South Asia). If you would
like to be part of planning such events and working to deliver training in
language documentation and conservation to communities that currently do
not have access to these resources, we strongly encourage you to join.

Please visit the CTLDC website at www.ctldc.org for more information on
membership and to sign up your organization. If you have questions or
comments, please send us an email: contact at ctldc.org. We look forward to
working with you into the future.


Co-conveners:  Carol Genetti and Margaret Florey
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*Susan D. Penfield, Ph.D.
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Research Coordinator,
CERCLL,  Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy
CONFLUENCE, Center for Creative Inquiry
University of Arizona
Fax: (520) 626-3313
Websites:
CERCLL: cercll.arizona.edu
Confluence Center:  www.confluencecenter.arizona.edu
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