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Hello! I am a community linguist (both some formal and informal training at the master's level) and a member of community with a highly endangered language. I have been involved in some basic phonological analysis and also revitalization efforts (creation of basic pedagogical materials). Soon I will become part of a team that will be working to create the first dictionary of our language that focuses on the vernacular. In other words, it will not be a translation of an English dictionary. It is exciting. However, not being trained in lexicography, I am finding the learning curve quite steep! <br>
<br>Here, I have a question. An English-vernacular word list/dictionary of our language exists. The headwords are English and there are one, two or three possible translations given in our language as well as some example sentences. There is no grammatical information included at all. (Still, it is a wonderful resource!) I would like to know how this could be included in the dictionary project that will be starting shortly. To complicate matters, the orthography is pretty good but not linguistically adequate (being based on English spellings!). We likely will be using a different orthography (as well as IPA for research purposes). The creation of a digital version of the existing word list/dictionary is possible (once permission is secured).<br>
<br>As the project is somewhat politically charged at present, I would prefer not divulging the name of our language. I trust that you all understand how touchy projects like this can be and will not press me to on this matter. I thank you for you understand....<br>
<br>H.S.<br><br>PS: I have taken a look at the DDP developed by Ron Moe and have asked the project leader to consider this approach. I think it could work very well for us as time is of the essence! Our Elders are passing way every day....<br>
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