The ComputEL-6 workshop focuses on the use of computational methods in the study, support, and revitalization of endangered languages. The primary aim of the workshop is to continue narrowing the gap between computational linguists interested in methods for endangered languages, field linguists documenting these languages, and the language communities who are striving to maintain their languages.
We take seriously the goal of reaching all relevant communities. To support this goal, we hold ComputEL in conjunction with computational linguistics conferences and language documentation conferences. ComputEL-6 will be co-located with the 8th International Conference on Language Documentation and Revitalization (ICLDC8), and will be held virtually on March 5 and March 6, 2023.
Call for Papers:
Papers are invited which explore the interface and intersection of computational linguistics, documentary linguistics, and community-based language revitalization and conservation efforts. The committee encourages submissions which:
(i) examine the use of specific methods in the analysis of data from low-resource languages, with a focus on endangered languages, or propose new methods for analyzing such data,
(ii) propose new models for the collection, management, and deployment of data in endangered language settings, or (iii) consider what concrete steps are required to facilitate more fruitful interaction between computer scientists, documentary linguists, and language communities; or
(iv) discuss the evolution and workings of partnerships between language communities, documentary linguists and/or computational linguists in the development of languages technology for languages revitalization efforts.
The intention of the workshop is not merely to allow for the presentation of research, but also to continue building a network of computational linguists, documentary linguists, and community linguists and language activists who are able to effectively work together and serve their common interests.
In line with our goal of reaching different academic communities, we offer two different modes of submission: extended abstract or full paper. Either can be submitted to one of our two tracks: (a) language community perspective and (b) academic perspective. The mode of submission does not influence the likelihood of acceptance.
Please submit anonymous abstracts of up to 1500 words, excluding references.
Special Theme Session: Justice through Technology
In addition to the regular ComputEL-6 programming, this year we will be hosting a special theme session discussion in concert with ICLDC8. In keeping with the theme of ICLDC8, this Special Session at ComputEL-6 will focus on "Justice through Technology". The goal of this Special Theme Session is to increase our shared understanding of how language technology can help, or harm, the pursuit of social justice and equity.
We invite presentations that address two broad topics: (1) Justice in Data and (2) Justice in Language Technology, within the context of endangered languages and associated communities. Abstracts making reference to an endangered language community should be co-authored with a member of the community.
Presentations addressing Justice in Data can engage questions such as:
a. What unique biases exist in data for endangered languages?
b. How can researchers ensure equity when collecting and disseminating data?
c. What role can (and should) equity play in data access rights?
d. What do social justice and equity look like in a researcher-community
partnership?
e. What are the key considerations in pursuing justice and equity when working with an endangered language community?
Presentations that addressing Justice in Language Technology can engage questions such as:
a. How can technologies address social justice and equity?
b. How can technologies support pluricentrism and how can this promote access
and social justice?
c. How do the goals and needs of researchers and endangered language
communities differ in their approaches to social justice and equity?
d. How can we address potential problems for equity and social justice related to
language technology?
In addition to these two topics, more general discussions on the ethics, conception, and practical implementation of social justice through language technology are invited. Ideal submissions should identify an issue and evaluate possible solutions.
Submissions to this special theme session do not need to conform to ACL Style guides, but must be submitted in PDF. Submissions with participation from community members are strongly encouraged.
Organizers:
Atticus Harrigan (University of Alberta)
Aditi Chaudhary (Carnegie Mellon University)
Shruti Rijhwani (Carnegie Mellon University)
Sarah Moeller (University of Florida)
Antti Arppe (University of Alberta)
Alexis Palmer (University of Colorado Boulder)
Ryan Henke (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Daisy Rosenblum (The University of British Columbia)
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: 14-November-2022
Notification of acceptance: 20-January-2023
Camera-ready papers due: 10-February-2023
Presentation uploads due: 1-March-2023
Workshop dates: 5 and 6-March-2023
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=computel6
For further information, please consult our website:
https://computel-workshop.org/computel-6/
or email us at:
computel.workshop [at] gmail.com