Carlos A. Morales’ Post

A great honour to be part of this exciting and inspiring interdisciplinary project. Our chapter (with Maialen MARIN-LACARTA), entitled “Ethnographic Approaches in Translation and Migration Studies,” critically surveys studies on translation and migration from an anthropologically-informed ethnographic perspective and discusses applications of ethnography by drawing on our on-going projects. Here, translation is “described metaphorically as travel, that is, a journey, marking an experience of border crossing. Accompanying the experience of travelling is that of translation, understood as cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication” (pp. 421). The review addresses three sets of literature covering various disciplinary intersections. First, we present the anthropological literature on migration studies that adopts an ethnographic perspective and demonstrate that for a long time translation was absent in most discussions. Second, we survey the more recent migration studies publications that pay attention to language from an ethnographic perspective, and highlight the core concerns of these scholars studying migration in the contemporary context. Third, the review focuses on translation studies research on migration from an ethnographic approach, and elucidates common concerns in anthropology and translation studies. After this extensive literature review, we shed light on the main features, advantages and challenges of ethnography in the context of migration and translation, drawing on our on-going projects in Hong Kong and Barcelona. Our reflections also point out the future directions of ethnographic research.  https://lnkd.in/guDKw5U9

This is an article about the peopling of North America. It discusses how Indigenous American languages provide evidence for multiple waves of migration from Siberia. The author argues that there were four distinct waves of migration, each bringing its own languages. The first wave arrived around 24,000 years ago. Later waves brought languages with more complex features. Archaeological and genetic evidence support the linguistic analysis. https://lnkd.in/di--YErs

A new study sheds light on the peopling of the Americas. By analyzing Indigenous languages, researchers propose a fresh model for how North America was first settled. The findings suggest the arrival of distinct language groups from Siberia, potentially rewriting our understanding of migration patterns. https://lnkd.in/d2UQt2RA

Linguists have uncovered the origins of the Italo-Celtic and Graeco-Armenian language groups, shedding light on the ancient connections between these Indo-European branches. This groundbreaking discovery offers new insights into how these languages evolved and diverged over millennia, enriching our understanding of linguistic history. https://lnkd.in/d_JYsBUp #italiantechnicaltranslations #planetlanguageservices #Linguistics #HistoricalLanguages #IndoEuropean

The Meaning and Significance of Llaquichan in Quechua Language This article explores the etymology, cultural context, and contemporary relevance of llaquichan. https://lnkd.in/d-6xjhAS #llaquichan #foryou #foryoupage #QuechuaLanguage #LlaquichanQuechuaLanguage #SouthAmerica #language  #Quechuapractices

The wisdom of ancient dialects is invaluable, not just for scholarship, but for the lessons they provide on how to live. A recent article by The Guardian highlights the importance of preserving endangered languages, as they hold great cultural significance for many communities. The survival of these dialects is crucial, as they provide insight into the history and traditions of diverse groups around the world. Let's continue to recognize and preserve the value of these languages for generations to come. #endangeredlanguages #culturalheritage #preservation

From ancient Sumerian to modern Chinese, the oldest languages in the world have shaped human civilization for millennia: exploring how these linguistic treasures have survived and thrived, preserving our rich cultural heritage. #AncientLanguages #CulturalHeritage #linguistics #language #LanguageLearning #languagelover https://lnkd.in/dDg-CUbw

Je vous présente a paper that required some persistence to see the light of day. I think it was worth it, though it makes me wonder why, in 2024, this was such a problem. I would have expected that in the 1950s, but not now. But then again, that was precisely why it was so important to publish this case study NOW. Applies, in my hunch, to most of western linguistics, not just to German linguistics.

Of the world’s 7,000-odd languages, almost half are expected to disappear by the end of the 21st century. A new book looks at the threats facing six small languages and the efforts to save them. (4/2024) #Languages #History #Culture #Politics #Sociology

Kenneth Lee Pike (1912–2000) was an American linguist and anthropologist best known for his work on language structure and use. He introduced the terms "emic" and "etic", which describe cultural analysis from within (emic) or outside (etic) a system. Pike was a pioneer in the study of phonetics and developed the Tagmemics theory, a framework for analyzing both linguistic and non-linguistic systems. He spent much of his career working with the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL), focusing on minority languages and Bible translation. Pike’s work emphasized the importance of understanding language in its cultural context, making his contributions significant in both linguistics and anthropology.