Alliances for digital linguistic diversity

Linguapax proposes a complementary pair of Roundtable discussions in the Conference's thematic line 1: The value of linguistic diversity, from an operational perspective. This "diptych" will present different types of alliances that create contexts for the preservation and continuation of linguistic diversity (RT 1), and will show how a plural perspective on linguistic diversity can emerge, drawing on Linguapax's experience as an international network (RT 2). In the first Roundtable discussion we will tackle the generation of different contexts of interaction (networks and alliances) to enhance the presence and vitality of linguistic diversity - those contexts emerging from linguistic, cultural and digital networks (although should be - in theory- mostly overlapping, an overview of their specific potentialities is useful and needed): 1. "Linguistic cooperation": International networks of projects/exchange of experiences in language revitalisation. Andoni Barreña (Garabide Elkartea, Basque Country); 2. Alliances for digital linguistic diversity. Claudia Soria. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. Pisa. 3. International cultural cooperation. Although "cultural cooperation" should be the common umbrella, it is usually driven by a specific logic in which linguistic diversity rarely comes consistently into play. On this occasion for dialogue, the Round Table will expose linguists/activists to a potentially useful vocabulary and world of networks and platforms. Jordi Pascual, expert on international cultural relations. This Roundtable aims to harness the relational potential of the Conference: On one hand, putting into dialogue two contributions already planning individual participation (1, 2), and on the other, inviting an 74 external perspective to crossfertilise the debate and increase the scope for networking. Given the operational approach of this Roundtable, active interaction with the audience will be a key element for achieving the desired multiplier effect. Moderator: Alícia Fuentes-Calle. Linguapax (Barcelona). Departament de Lingüística. Universitat de Barcelona.