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EXPERT DISCUSSION DEDICATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
armradio.am
21.02.2012 16:35
More than 30 experts discussed development and role of the Armenian
language in the modern world at the event held today at the UN
Armenia Office.
Linguists, translators, editors, experts, civil society activists,
students and journalists participated in this event, which was
dedicated to the International Mother Language Day. The day is observed
on February 21 as proclaimed by the UNESCO in 1999.
The discussion was titled "Armenian language in the context of the
modern world requirements: new terminology as a factor contributing
to the development of language".
The key speakers who led the debate were Marine Hovyan, Deputy Chief
of the National Inspectorate of Language, Narine Tukhikyan, Director
of Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum, Hakob Avetikyan, Editor-in-chief of
Azg Daily, Levon Galstyan, Deputy Director of Armenian Public TV.
Maria Dotsenko, UN Department of Public Information Representative
said: "UNDPI supports efforts aimed at preservation and promotion of
Armenian language, which is among world ancient and linguistically
rich languages. We contribute to its development by translation of
various UN materials into Armenian, maintaining bilingual web site
and working on the development of the comprehensive English-Armenian
dictionary of international terminology."
"We must further increase awareness of the value of the world's
linguistic and cultural diversity. It is crucial to promote respect for
linguistic and cultural rights, peaceful co-existence in multicultural
societies and the preservation of our bio-cultural heritage,"
she added.
armradio.am
21.02.2012 16:35
More than 30 experts discussed development and role of the Armenian
language in the modern world at the event held today at the UN
Armenia Office.
Linguists, translators, editors, experts, civil society activists,
students and journalists participated in this event, which was
dedicated to the International Mother Language Day. The day is observed
on February 21 as proclaimed by the UNESCO in 1999.
The discussion was titled "Armenian language in the context of the
modern world requirements: new terminology as a factor contributing
to the development of language".
The key speakers who led the debate were Marine Hovyan, Deputy Chief
of the National Inspectorate of Language, Narine Tukhikyan, Director
of Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum, Hakob Avetikyan, Editor-in-chief of
Azg Daily, Levon Galstyan, Deputy Director of Armenian Public TV.
Maria Dotsenko, UN Department of Public Information Representative
said: "UNDPI supports efforts aimed at preservation and promotion of
Armenian language, which is among world ancient and linguistically
rich languages. We contribute to its development by translation of
various UN materials into Armenian, maintaining bilingual web site
and working on the development of the comprehensive English-Armenian
dictionary of international terminology."
"We must further increase awareness of the value of the world's
linguistic and cultural diversity. It is crucial to promote respect for
linguistic and cultural rights, peaceful co-existence in multicultural
societies and the preservation of our bio-cultural heritage,"
she added.