Inquiries

Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.

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Challenges to preserving and promoting linguistic diversity in Sri Lanka

  • Dr Romola Rassool,

Sinhala, Tamil and English are recognised in the Sri Lanka’s constitution, but other languages are severely marginalised.

How Japanese fathers can support children’s Japanese language learning in Australia

  • Dr Miyako Matsui & Dr Kaya Oriyama,

Minority language transfer can be very difficult in a nation such as Australia where English dominates.

Tibetan Language, Epic, and the Bards Safeguarding Heritage

  • A/Prof. Tim Thurston,

How Tibetan Bards are making traditional language practices visible despite pressure on minoritized languages in China.

Gelao: A highly marginalized language of China

  • Prof. Yancheng He & Prof. Yongxian Luo,

The Gelao language may be left without native speakers in just two to three generations, but researchers are trying to preserve it.

INTRODUCTION – Changing one’s world view: the potentially transformative power of Asian language(s) and culture(s)

  • Dr Jun Ohashi,

Learning an Asian language can serve as a bulwark against rising nationalism and xenophobia.