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linguistic inequality; translation as governance; epistemic access; knowledge mediation technologies; inclusive pedagogy systems; AI-driven language infrastructures; knowledge interoperability; cross-border communication systems; crisis communication infrastructures; linguistic resilience
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Prof. Bernd Meyer (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz)04/06/2026, 11:00Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation
As in many other countries, a significant proportion of the population in Germany consists of people whose first language is not German. In addition to recognised linguistic minorities such as the Sorbs and Danes, Germany is home to sizeable language communities speaking languages such as Russian, Turkish, Polish and Arabic, a result of the country’s history of migration. The group of people...
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Gita Revalde (UL Institute of Atomic Physics)04/06/2026, 11:20Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation
The use of chatbots in higher education has gained significant popularity, and research shows that the number of students consulting chatbots is increasing rapidly. It is well known that chatbots can be a valuable learning aids, however, they also rise ethical concerns. Therefore, it is very important is to understand how accurate these chatbots are [1].
The aim of the current study was to...
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Justīne Bondare (Latvian Language Institute, University of Latvia)04/06/2026, 11:40Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation
The current paper provides a critical overview of current trends in child bilingualism research, with particular emphasis on psycholinguistic testing methods and standardised language proficiency assessments. It highlights the use of experimental psycholinguistic measures, as well as the advantages and drawbacks of standardised proficiency tests. Finally, several methodological and theoretical...
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Vija Požarnova (University of Latvia)04/06/2026, 12:00Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation
Global English functions not only as a practical instrument of communication but also as a force that shapes individuals’ language choices in everyday interaction. The aim of this paper is to compare the role of English in multilingual contexts in the European Union and the Republic of India by identifying the sociolinguistic domains in which English occurs most frequently and examining how...
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Vija Požarnova (University of Latvia)Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation
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Ms Justīne BondareMultilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?Oral presentation