16.11.2023An island of multilingualism: challenges and achievements in the preservation of Taiwan's complex linguistic heritage

Referent

Kevin Bätscher, Ph. D.

Datum und Zeit

16. November 2023, 16:00-18:00

Ort

Universität Zürich, Rämistrasse 59, 8001 Zürich, Raum RAA-E-08

Inhalt

Taiwan's multilayered ethno-political history has led to the modern state of a unique and complex interplay of multiple distinct indigenous languages, Sinitic varieties, Japanese, and English. Drawing from his experience in language documentation and collaboration with language educators of Formosan languages in Nantou County, Kevin Bätscher (Ph.D., University of Hawaii) provides insights into this fascinating linguistic landscape, delineates varying visions for Taiwan's linguistic future, and comments on the governmental, academic and communal efforts to preserve Taiwan's linguistic heritage, their challenges and achievements.

Organisation

Asien-Orient-Institut - Sinologie