Reviving the Aromanian Dialect Spoken in Korce Area, Albania

Session

Education and Development

Description

The present article aims to bring to academics’ attention the less known tradition of teaching and learning the Aromanian dialect in the schools of Albania throughout history, as well as the more recent reviving programs which have benefitted from increasingly innovative trends in teaching this endangered dialect. Its revitalisation is a must particularly in the context of granting the linguistic rights to the Aromanian minority living in Albania, stipulated by Law 96/2017 for Minorities. Based on the author’s own pedagogical experience and her participation to such reviving programs, in the second part, the article will present several innovative trends that have emerged during the process

  • Community-based language learning, which has involved the incorporation of the local community and culture into the learning process. Language learners have interacted with native speakers, have participated in community events, and have used the language in real-life settings, fostering authentic language use and cultural understanding.

  • Integration of culture and history. Teaching the culture and history associated with the minority language has enhanced learners' understanding and appreciation of the language's significance. Integrating cultural elements into language lessons has made learning more meaningful and memorable.

  • Online language communities: Social media and have facilitated the creation of virtual language communities. Minority language speakers and learners connected with each other, shared resources, and engaged in language practice even if they were geographically distant.

Keywords:

Aromanian, revitalization, innovation, reviving programs

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

28-10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

29-10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.316

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Reviving the Aromanian Dialect Spoken in Korce Area, Albania

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

The present article aims to bring to academics’ attention the less known tradition of teaching and learning the Aromanian dialect in the schools of Albania throughout history, as well as the more recent reviving programs which have benefitted from increasingly innovative trends in teaching this endangered dialect. Its revitalisation is a must particularly in the context of granting the linguistic rights to the Aromanian minority living in Albania, stipulated by Law 96/2017 for Minorities. Based on the author’s own pedagogical experience and her participation to such reviving programs, in the second part, the article will present several innovative trends that have emerged during the process

  • Community-based language learning, which has involved the incorporation of the local community and culture into the learning process. Language learners have interacted with native speakers, have participated in community events, and have used the language in real-life settings, fostering authentic language use and cultural understanding.

  • Integration of culture and history. Teaching the culture and history associated with the minority language has enhanced learners' understanding and appreciation of the language's significance. Integrating cultural elements into language lessons has made learning more meaningful and memorable.

  • Online language communities: Social media and have facilitated the creation of virtual language communities. Minority language speakers and learners connected with each other, shared resources, and engaged in language practice even if they were geographically distant.