SIL software demonstrated at 110th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association (December 2011) The theme of the 110th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association, held November 16-20 in Montreal, Canada, was “Traces, Tidemarks and Legacies,” an invitation to explore ways in which evidence of the past continues to mark the present. This year’s presentations included a demonstration of the data notebook component of SIL’s FieldWorks Language Explorer (FLEx) 7, an electronic notebook designed to streamline the process of collecting anthropological data. Read more about SIL software demonstrated at 110th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association
SIL International® Publications announces two new monthly e-newsletters (November 2011) SIL International Publications offers over 200 titles covering a variety of topics related to language and culture. As SIL staff serve around the world, they partner with communities in language development efforts—such as literacy and multilingual education—and conduct linguistic and cultural research. One of the ways SIL shares the results of this research and experience is through SIL International Publications. Read more about SIL International® Publications announces two new monthly e-newsletters
HIV/AIDS research by SIL anthropologist featured in Global Journal of Health Science (October 2011) As rates of HIV/AIDS infection reach alarming levels in some areas, governments and humanitarian organizations around the world have devoted vast amounts of energy, resources and personnel to prevention and treatment. The efficacy of prevention efforts is the subject of an article by SIL International Anthropology Consultant David Beine, published in the October edition of the Global Journal of Health Science. Read more about HIV/AIDS research by SIL anthropologist featured in Global Journal of Health Science
The Norsk Høstfest: A Celebration of Ethnic Food and Ethnic Identity (October 2011) SIL International Publications and the International Museum of Cultures announce the release of a new book, The Norsk Høstfest: A Celebration of Ethnic Food and Ethnic Identity. This is the latest addition to the Publications in Ethnography series, which focuses on cultural studies of minority peoples in various parts of the world. While most volumes are authored by SIL staff, suitable works by others are occasionally included in the series. Read more about The Norsk Høstfest: A Celebration of Ethnic Food and Ethnic Identity
SIL research presented at recent international conferences (September 2011) SIL linguists have presented their research at recent conferences. The various topics focused on dialectology, African languages in general and the languages of Chad, specifically. Read more about SIL research presented at recent international conferences
