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On the 9th – 10th June the Consulate General of Ireland, the Research Institute for Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen and Údarás na Gaeltachta will host a symposium at the University of Aberdeen bringing together policy makers, statutory and non-departmental public bodies, academics, industry and civil society organisations from across Ireland and Scotland to discuss current actions and challenges around empowering Gaelic and Irish speaking communities.
Over the course of the two days, there will be dedicated sessions examining language policy, economic development and support, the impact and importance of culture and broadcasting and the role of dispersed or city-based speaker communities in language revitalisation.
Draft programme
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9th June |
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Registration / coffee |
3 – 3.30 |
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Official Opening |
3.30-4 |
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Session One How are social and economic development initiatives being used to support language communities?
Panellists: Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, Údarás na Gaeltachta; Joanna Peteranna, HIE; Gillian Rothach, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig; Alasdair Stephen Dualchas Architects
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4- 5.30 |
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Town Hall Civic reception
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6.30 |
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10th June |
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Session Two How can national level language strategies strengthen communities?
Panellists: Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach, Bòrd na Gàidhlig; Breandán Mac Craith, Foras na Gaeilge; Tim Armstrong, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Teàrlach Wilson, An Taigh Cèilidh
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Tuesday 9.30-11 |
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Coffee |
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Session Three In what ways can culture and broadcasting strengthen language communities?
Panellists: Donald Campbell, MG Alba; Lís Ní Dhálaigh, TG4; Regina Uí Chollatáin, University College Dublin: Sean Paul O’Hare, An Lanntair
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11.30-1 |
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Lunch |
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Session Four What is the role of dispersed or city-based speaker communities in language revitalisation?
Panellists: Culturlann Inbhir Nis / Inverness Gaelic Centre; Evin Downey, Conradh na Gaeilge, Glasgow; Wilson McLeod, Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann; John Prendergast, University College Dublin
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2.15 3.45 |
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CLOSURE |
3.45-4.15 |
- Venue
- Science Teaching Hub
- Contact
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Attendance is open to all and free of charge.
To register please fill out the form here.