Final Flashcards

1
Q

Finite State Transducers (FST)Z

A

Automaton that works on two (or more) tapes.
“translating machine” – they read from one of the tapes and write onto the other.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what does alt lab stand for?

A

Alberta Language Technology Laboratory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is a intelligent dictionairy?

A

it can vary its actions in response to varying situations, varying requirements and/or past experience

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what does the alt lab do?

A

Keeps text descriptions of morphological affixation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

list projects alt has done?

A

web based dictionairies, searchable databases, spell checkers and language learning applications

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Alt works with what languages?

A

algonquian, dene and haida

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what does the saying “children are sponges” mean?

A

children absorb language at a quicker rate that adults

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

who is the target audience for language revitalization?

A

pre school children and their families

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

whats a language nest?

A

an immersion-based approach to language revitalization in early-childhood education.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

where did language nests originate?

A

1980s maori in new zealand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what are the three steps in language nests?

A
  1. group of preschool age children and their parents
  2. Follow progress and build immersion
  3. Adults that have spent their entire lives in immersion
    system, along with the support of their parents
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is rapid word collection?

A

collecting words by using a systematic method in a workshop

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

in order to create a dictionairy you need a…

A

database

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

RWC 9 domains of language?

A
  1. Universe, creation
  2. Person
  3. Language and thought
  4. Social behaviour
  5. Daily life
  6. Work and occupation
  7. Physical actions
  8. States
  9. Grammar
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Mohawk immersion school at
Kahnawa:ke established when?

A

1988

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Mohawk immersion school driven by who?

A

parents and community

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what was mowhawks goal?

A

create a home like environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

what do kids learn at mowhawk?

A

learn the language through nature walks, elders, song, dance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

how long is the adult mowhawk school?

A

Two-year full time program
Eight months a year, 5 days a week, 7 hours a week
Third year program in development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is tpr and when was it formed

A

Learning through basic body movement commands total physical response in 1982

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

how do you use tpr to learn language

A

simon says-style games
Action songs
Tasks and races

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

whats asla?

A

accelerated second language aquisition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

how do use asla

A

Uses pictures and/or drawings of life happenings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

whats the communicative approach

A

Learn language in natural context, focusing on learning on how to properly communicate and
interactions with one another.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Task-based language learning (TBLT)

A

language learning is based around everyday tasks such as
getting ready for school, shopping for groceries, ordering in a restaurant, etc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

whats the direct method?

A

no translation, use of sentences, questions and answers within a particular context.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

in the master apprentice progrgam whats the goal

A

oraal fluency not written

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

what language family was the first language nest at Chief Atahm School and when?

A

Salishan language family, 1987

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

who is map for?

A

Specifically implied for indigenous languages
Applicable to cases where there are only a few speakers
Focus their efforts on one learner the apprenetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

what is needed in a language act? Hint (luv)

A

Recommend a 20-year strategy;
i. LEARN: Increasing numbers of speakers and learners
ii. USE: Increasing opportunities for language use
iii. VALUE: Improving language attitudes/public awareness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

what are the nine factors of language vitality?

A
  1. intergenerational language transmission
  2. number of speakers
  3. proportion of speakers
  4. shifts in domains of language use
  5. response to media
  6. materials for language education
  7. governmental and institutional language attitudes
  8. community members’ attitudes toward their own language
  9. type and quality of documentation
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

what are the factors of egids?

A

The factors of EGIDS emphasize language use:
1. the speaker population
2. the ethnic population;
3. the stability of and trends
4. residency and migration patterns of speakers
5. when the last speaker died
6. the use of second languages
7. the use of the language by others as a second language
8. language attitudes within the community
9. the age range of the speakers
10. the domains of use of the language
11. official recognition of languages
12. means of transmission
13. economic opportunity

33
Q

What are egids?

A

extended graded intergenerational disruption scale

34
Q

the only thing that language transmission needs to pass it to the next generation?

A

Extended demographics
Language transmission

35
Q

whats the difference between revitalization and reclamation?

A

Language revitalization: focus on the language itself
* Main goals: linguistic fluency, creation of speakers
* Sometimes can have connotation of ‘reviving’ a ‘dead’/sleeping language

Language reclamation: focuses on factors that impact language
shift (social factors, power structures)
* Focus on specific community histories and needs

36
Q

3 types of language learning classes?

A

immersion programs, language nests, mentor apprentice programs

37
Q

how much 2nd language is taught in immersion schools?

A

50%

38
Q

what are the principles of map?

A

Leave english behind
Learn survival phrases and prompts:
Use non verbal communication:
Use full sentences

39
Q

purpose of the language act?

A

English and French must be respected.
Both languages must have equal rights and benefits in federal entities. They are used in parliament, judiciary, public communication, and federal institution functions.

40
Q

purpose of the indigenous languages act?

A

to support the efforts of Indigenous peoples to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages

41
Q

what are the 10 parts of the official language act?

A
  1. proceedings of parliment (uses both french and english
  2. Legislative instruments (international agreements should be made in both languages)
    3.administration of justice (witnesses may be heard in either language)
  3. communications with public (transportation in both languages
  4. language of work (both languages)
  5. participation of both canadian languages
  6. advancement of both languages
42
Q

what does the minister of Canadian heritage do?

A

talk to indigenous governments

43
Q

what does the the commisioner of canadian heritage do?

A

promote and support “Canadian identity and values, cultural development, and heritage.”

44
Q

what does the comissioner of indigenous language act do?

A

support the efforts of Indigenous peoples to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages

45
Q

who is dr ron ignace

A

member of the shuswap committee
elected chief
Teaching courses at SFU on Secwepemc Language and First Nations Studies

46
Q

The Final Agreement between the
Nisga’a and her Majesty the Queen happened where?

A

british columbia

47
Q

First Nations Self Government Act happened where?

A

yukon

48
Q

2003 Powley Case (the Métis) happened where?

A

great lakes

49
Q

2009 Official Languages Act happened where?

A

nunavut

50
Q

Inuit language Protection Act happened where

A

Nunavut

51
Q

harry daniels case was represented by who?

A

the metis

52
Q

residential schools have constants?

A

not understanding languages
punishment
◦ Isolation and solitude
◦ Anxiety and fear
◦ Boredom

53
Q

what school allowed cree?

A

Beuval but ONLY for prayer?

54
Q

of the 94 calls to action what are 3

A
  1. acknowledge Aboriginal rights
  2. The federal government must finance Aboriginal language revitalization and preservation.
  3. The federal governmentshould create an Aboriginal Languages Commissioner.
55
Q

what is Blue quills school when did it open and where?

A

1931, alberta, first indigenous controlled school

56
Q

how did they change blue quill school into being run by indigenous? what was the new purpose

A

a 17-day sit-in by
Indigenous activists and negociations with Jean Chrétien
◦ The school’s new purpose: have “children progress in the white man’s education, while continuing to
retain their dignity and self-respect as Indian people.”

57
Q

what did dr peter henderson make and do?

A

ontarios first health code and was sent to make a report on residential schools got it published and then was funding was dismissed and he lost his job

58
Q

what is the white paper and when did it come out?

A

1969 & it proposed ending the legal relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian state and dismantling the Indian Act.

59
Q

why didnt they abolish the indian act all together?

A

the indian act has claims to land rights and allows individuals to keep and pass down stautus

60
Q

whats the story with treaty 6 being signed?

A

big bear refused to sign the treaty
in the 1870s he tried making a political confederation
1884: gathered at fort battleford and then gathered for a thirst dance
1885: batttle of batoche

61
Q

From —- to —-, the Indian Act denied women status.

A

1869 to 1985

62
Q

what is bill c31

A

an attempt to address sex-based inequities in the Indian Act

63
Q

why were creating reserves a bad thing?

A

the reserves were actually just a way to give europeans access to hunting land

64
Q

the indian act defined a person as

A

an individual other then an indian

65
Q

what is enfranchisment?

A

legal process that terminated someones status

66
Q

in 1884 it was illegal to…

A

practice ceremonies

67
Q

in 1914 it was illegal to…

A

dance off reserve

68
Q

in 1925 it was illegal to….

A

dance period.

69
Q

in 1951 people had to register for …

A

status

70
Q

when and what was the oliver act?

A

in 1911 cities with more then 8000 people were allowed to displace people

71
Q

the denial to have legal representation started when?

A

1927

72
Q

when was it mandatory for children to go to residential school

A

1894-1920

73
Q

when were the schools recommended to close due to ineffectiveness

A

1958

74
Q

who did the indian act leave out

A

left out the metis and inuit

74
Q

when was the indian act passed

A

1876

75
Q

under the indian act when were women allowed to vote

A

1951

76
Q

the indian act defined indian as

A

a) any male person of indian blood
b) any child of such a person
c) any woman is who is or was married to such a person

77
Q

relative directionals

A

based on the landscape

77
Q

absolute directionals

A

rely on human experience