Introducing the electronic database of ethnic minority languages.

(Baoquangngai.vn) - On the morning of August 14th, in Quang Ngai City, the Information Technology and Communications Center (Department of Information and Communications) organized a scientific workshop to introduce the research results of the project "Building an electronic database of the languages ​​of ethnic minorities, Viet-Hre and Viet-Co".

The workshop was attended by leaders from the Departments of Information and Communications, Construction, and the Provincial Ethnic Affairs Committee; representatives from the People's Committees of the districts of Ba To, Tra Bong, Son Ha, Minh Long, and Son Tay; experts from the Institute of Linguistics; lecturers from the University of Technical Education, Da Nang University; Pacific University; Pham Van Dong University, etc.

Mr. Tran Van Man, M.Sc. - Director of the Department of Construction, co-leader of the research project, delivered the opening remarks at the workshop.

The project "Building an electronic database of the Vietnamese-Hre and Vietnamese-Co ethnic minority languages" is led by MSc. Tran Duy Linh - Director of the Quang Ngai Information Technology and Communications Center; MSc. Tran Van Man - Director of the Department of Construction is the co-leader of the project.

In his opening remarks at the workshop, Mr. Tran Van Man, M.Sc., stated that the provincial-level science and technology project "Building an electronic database of ethnic minority languages ​​- Vietnamese - Hre and Vietnamese - Co" was approved by Decision No. 2109/QD-UBND dated December 23, 2021, of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. After nearly 18 months of implementation, the project has basically completed the tasks set out in the project.

Delegates attending the workshop.

The research aims to support the teaching, learning, and research of the Hrê and Cor languages ​​and scripts, contributing to narrowing the economic, cultural, and social development gap between ethnic minority areas and other regions in the province, especially the communication gap between ethnic groups; promoting economic and social development; and preserving and showcasing the cultural identity, customs, and traditions of the Hrê and Cor ethnic groups.

At the same time, the implementation of this project stems from the practical need to apply digital technology to serve various aspects of life, especially contributing to the preservation and safeguarding of the languages ​​of ethnic minorities in Quang Ngai province.

The application facilitates convenient and flexible lookup between the Hrê, Cor, and Vietnamese languages, including functions such as: word translation, pronunciation, illustrative examples, synonyms/near-synonyms; forward and reverse translation (Vietnamese - Hrê, Hrê - Vietnamese; Vietnamese - Cor; Cor - Vietnamese). The application uses artificial intelligence (AI) speech recognition technology to help search and pronounce Hrê, Cor, and Vietnamese words.

QR code to download the electronic database application in ethnic minority languages.

Speaking at the workshop, experts stated that the research and application of the project's results and products have brought outstanding benefits to the teaching, learning, and preservation of the languages ​​of ethnic minority groups in Quang Ngai province.

Specifically, it has improved the efficiency of learning ethnic minority languages; enhanced concentration, with the use of mobile apps making it easy for learners of Cor and Hrê languages ​​to learn anytime, anywhere; and saved costs and allowed learners to adjust their learning locations.

According to the project team, the research results have so far reached users through 5 training courses implemented in 5 mountainous districts and community digital technology teams at all levels in the province, as well as through social media platforms.

Text and photos: X. THIEN

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