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Herzliche Grüße

Cosima Wagner

Von: multilingual-dh <multilingual-dh-bounces@lists.stanford.edu> Im Auftrag von Lorella Viola
Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. April 2025 11:57
An: multilingual-dh@lists.stanford.edu
Betreff: [multilingual-dh] Workshop at DHBenelux2025: Multilingualism meets Language Variation and Change Expression of Interest

Multilingualism meets Language Variation and Change: BoF Discussions,
Lightning Talks, and Networking

Lorella Viola & Stefania Degaetano-Ortlieb,
 *Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam & Universität des Saarlandes*

Emails: l.viola@vu.nl  & s.degaetano@mx.uni-saarland.de

Endorsed by ACL Special Interest Group on Language Technologies for the
Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities (SIGHUM) https://sighum.wordpress.com

Workshop Duration:3 hours
Indication of Interest via this google form (no commitment yet, this is
for organizational purposes): https://forms.gle/fdxGNCgNtzkHc74B9
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Introduction

The production and dissemination of digital knowledge are shaped by
evolving linguistic, cultural, and institutional power structures (Viola
2024). These dynamics raise critical questions about linguistic
inclusivity, digital inequality, and the role of digital tools in
multilingual contexts—intersecting with broader concerns such as
accessibility, epistemic justice, and technological determinism. As digital
environments become more globalized, understanding how multilingual
knowledge is produced and represented across time raises the need to
sustained, critical engagement from digital humanities (DH) scholars and
practitioners.

The Special Interest Group for the Humanities (SIGHUM,
https://sighum.wordpress.com/ ) has long been committed to exploring these
issues by fostering collaborations and providing a platform for dialogue
among DH practitioners and scholars. This workshop will create an
interactive and collaborative space to share research, tools, and practices
across DH fields dealing with multilingual productions.

The workshop will feature a dynamic mix of Birds of a Feather (BoF)
discussions, lightning talks, and networking activities. Participants will
reflect on key challenges in multilingual approaches to language variation
and change showcasing projects, sharing experiences, presenting their work,
and fostering future collaborations.
This workshop will:

1. Facilitate critical discussions on the challenges and opportunities
of multilingualism and language variation and change.
2. Highlight ongoing research, tools, and projects that address
linguistic diversity and inclusivity in digital spaces.
3. Connect researchers, developers, and practitioners working on
multilingual DH and knowledge production.
4. Foster collaborative opportunities and strengthen networks across
institutions and disciplines.
5. Identify actionable priorities and strategies for addressing
multilingual barriers in DH research and practice.

Registration
Indication of Interest via this google form (no commitment yet, this is
for organizational purposes): https://forms.gle/fdxGNCgNtzkHc74B9

Registration to the conference is now open!! Visit the DHBenelux website

at https://2025.dhbenelux.org (early bird tickets are limited)

Dr Lorella Viola

Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities and Society

Department of Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity

Faculty of Humanities

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

l.viola@vu.nl | https://lorellaviola.me.uk

Mailing address: De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam

Visiting address HG Room 14A-84 | Email disclaimer | www.vu.nl