The project âT is for Treu, but how do you pronounce that? Integrating pronunciation respellings into multimodal language learning resourcesâ aims to help teachers and heritage learners of the Drehu language, spoken by the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia, to correctly pronounce words by addressing conflicts between written and spoken language. Specifically, the project focuses on the word âtreuâ, which means âmoonâ in Drehu. The challenge is that the pronunciation of âtreuâ may be influenced by the French language, leading to incorrect pronunciation.
To overcome this challenge, the research team will develop tools and resources that provide pronunciation respellings based on French orthography. These tools will be integrated into multimedia texts to assist learners in understanding and pronouncing Drehu words accurately. The project builds on previous research efforts and aims to preserve and promote the linguistic diversity of the region.
Partners: Aix Marseille University, CNRS, Laboratoire Parole et Langage ; University Paris 3/INALCO ; University of New Caledonia ; University of South Australia ; Flinders University (Australia)
More information: https://socialsciences.org.au/news/2024-australia-france-collaborative-research-program/