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Author: Anaïs Wion

Historian, Institut des Mondes africains (CNRS)
Cocoon: A Platform for Documenting the World’s Languages
African Languages, Chinese Language, Islamic Languages, Online Resources

Cocoon: A Platform for Documenting the World’s Languages

Since 2006, the French linguist community has had a tool for depositing the sound sources that document the world’s linguistic … Continue reading Cocoon: A Platform for Documenting the World’s Languages

African and Oceanian Objects in French Museums: Mapping as a Tool for Rethinking Heritage and Historicizing Objects
African Studies, Digital Cartography, Uncategorized

African and Oceanian Objects in French Museums: Mapping as a Tool for Rethinking Heritage and Historicizing Objects

The collections of African objects in French museums remain rather unknown. Yet the holdings of some 200 French museums contain … Continue reading African and Oceanian Objects in French Museums: Mapping as a Tool for Rethinking Heritage and Historicizing Objects

How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project
African Languages, African Studies, DH in Practice, HTR, Software, Workflow

How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project

(Part 2) Although we initially thought that the Ethiopian community would find something to satisfy its curiosity, it was clear … Continue reading How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project

How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project
African Languages, African Studies, DH in Practice, Software

How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project

(Part 1) For my first post here on African studies and the use of digital tools, I’ll talk about my … Continue reading How to build a community of collaborative transcription? Feed-back from an on-going project

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