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Celebrating Indigenous Voices: Why Do Legends and Narratives Matter?

Countless Indigenous languages around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. What happens when they vanish, taking with them the unique voices and narrative traditions passed down over millennia? At any rate, this loss is not only a tragedy for the affected communities but for all of humanity.

Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald | 10.05.2023

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Dismantling Hate Speech: Time for Linguists to Step Up

Having long been neglected in linguistics, the study of hate speech is now gaining momentum – and it is urgently needed. Only by understanding the complex and elusive nature of hate speech can we effectively uncover the intent of its users and develop strategies to put an end to it.

Victoria Guillén-Nieto | 14.04.2023

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Andreas Witt and Darja Fišer on “CLARIN. The Infrastructure for Language Resources”

CLARIN, the “Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure,” is dedicated to supporting the exchange, use, and sustainability of language data in the humanities and beyond. In our latest book talk, we spoke with the editors of a new publication that provides a comprehensive overview of the organization and how it works.

Andreas Witt, Darja Fišer, Svetoslava Antonova Baumann | 20.10.2022

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Are Emojis Really a Lingua Franca?

Whether it’s a winking face or a thumbs up, emojis add an emotional dimension to our digital communication with friends, family, and coworkers from around the world. Some would even say that emojis constitute a universal language, however, linguists aren’t so sure.

Vanessa Leonardi | 18.10.2022

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