The eigth episode of Inclusioni, the podcast channel of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in collaboration with Fuori Aula Network, is now available on major podcast platforms. In this episode, the hosts discuss minority languages in collaboration with the Centro di Ricerca RéAL2.
We are often led to believe that it is more useful to learn only those languages spoken by a large number of people – such as English – while neglecting less widespread languages or those confined to smaller geographic areas. The eighth episode of Inclusioni, however, challenges this belief, demonstrating how important it is to focus on the study, acquisition, teaching, and promotion of the immense heritage of minority languages.
The guests are Marzena Watorek from Paris 8 University, Director of the RéAL2 research center (Réseau thématique d’Acquisition des Langues Secondes) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Sarra El Ayari from Paris 8 University and CNRS, and Jacopo Saturno, currently at the University of Bergamo but soon to join the University of Verona. The interview is led by Daniele Artoni, Associate Professor of Slavic studies in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Happy listening!