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That is a good point and a valid concern, isn't it. The phrase "langues et civilisations à tradition orale" were better translated into English as: "Languages and civilizations with oral traditions". "With oral traditions" (rather than "of oral tradition") suggests that oral traditions are a characteristic or feature of these languages and civilizations, rather than implying they are defined *solely* by oral tradition.
The use of "traditions" in the plural better captures the diversity and multiplicity of oral practices.
Moreover, this translation avoids the potentially problematic implication that these are cultures entirely without writing, which the phrase "cultures of oral tradition" might suggest.
@SadanYagci would you be willing to go ahead and do the edit? As a member of LACITO myself, I guess I should avoid doing any edits in this Wikipedia article (talk page is OK, main space would be considered 'conflict of interest').
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Hi all, might I suggest making a couple of corrections to the English page, using information from the French page & references therein?
Haudricourt is a "Founding Father" and certainly a central inspirational figure. Technically, though, I'm told the founders were Jacqueline Thomas & Luc Bouquiaux. Jacqueline M.C. Thomas was the director (involved hands-on) for years, so it would seem right to have her referenced in here.
Also, the current director is Cécile Leguy (2024-...)
Just a couple of suggestions!
With best wishes AlexisMichaud (talk) 09:57, 8 October 2024 (UTC)Reply
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