When a script is developed without the participation of the community, it does not support the culture and community effectively. These types of languages face greater challenges in language revitalization and are more vulnerable to the dominating language and culture. Ohara has discussed the critical role of ethnic identity in Hawaiian language revitalization programs (2015). …
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Visualizing the difference: What will our story be in a different kind of script?
“They are Super Normal through familiarity and even nostalgic memories. I think everyone could point to at least one item in their home and describe it as an object they love to have around for the memory of past atmosphere that it evokes. Our appreciation of atmosphere is often linked or cross-referenced with the past …
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On the Origin of Species and Unexpectancies
Don’t be afraid to fail or embarrass yourself. Give yourself licens to let your desire and ambition be your pole-star here. Nothing shouts louder than On the Origin of Species when I first read the prompt. In the end, it was the de-facto Bible when I was last in school. It laid out the foundation …
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A Connection
“This prompt is designed to introduce you to each other and to support a culture of making and generosity. Each of you has been randomly assigned a fellow studio-mate. Over the week you are to make them a gift.” So it was a Tuesday when this prompt was announced. The same Tuesday was a brilliant …