Many mother tongues worldwide are facing a decline in usage and reputation [1], including Awadhi, spoken in Uttar Pradesh, India. Despite its rich literary heritage, Awadhi is often viewed as unsophisticated and inferior, partly due to a lack of awareness and limited use in education and employment [2]. UNESCO’s World Atlas of Languages lists Awadhi as having a ’Potentially Vulnerable’ language status situation [3]. This project aims to raise awareness about Awadhi through interactive exhibitions, which may eventually enhance perception about it. For this we are targeting young adults aged 17–25 years in schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh’s Awadh region. However, our project scope does not aim for them to start speaking Awadhi.

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Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Mother Tongue Among Young Adults via Exhibition Design

  • Apoorv Anurag,
  • Swati Pal

摘要

Many mother tongues worldwide are facing a decline in usage and reputation [1], including Awadhi, spoken in Uttar Pradesh, India. Despite its rich literary heritage, Awadhi is often viewed as unsophisticated and inferior, partly due to a lack of awareness and limited use in education and employment [2]. UNESCO’s World Atlas of Languages lists Awadhi as having a ’Potentially Vulnerable’ language status situation [3]. This project aims to raise awareness about Awadhi through interactive exhibitions, which may eventually enhance perception about it. For this we are targeting young adults aged 17–25 years in schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh’s Awadh region. However, our project scope does not aim for them to start speaking Awadhi.