Picture dictionaries keep language alive (fwd link)
Phil Cash Cash
pasxapu at DAKOTACOM.NET
Tue May 17 20:54:01 UTC 2011
These picture dictionaries are very beautifully done with culturally
relevant content! I have a (signed) Warumungu Picture Dictionary. So
if any of you are looking for a clear example of this type of
dictionary, take a look at these. You will not be disappointed.
Phil
UofA, Tucson
On May 17, 2011, at 1:29 PM, Phillip E Cash Cash wrote:
> Picture dictionaries keep language alive
>
> ELLIE TURNER | May 17th, 2011
> AUS
>
> INDIGENOUS language and culture are being salvaged by picture
> dictionaries.
>
> The Papunya community, 240km north west of Alice Springs, has
> celebrated the rejuvenation of their traditional Luritja language with
> the launch of the 10th picture dictionary released from publishing
> house IAD Press.
>
> Access full article below:
> http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/05/17/233431_lifestyle.html
>
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