Humboldt Kolleg 2023 · Quito
About
A congress that brought together, at the middle of the world, people who study, teach and stand up for Indigenous and minoritized languages.
- 4 days
- 12 sessions
- 46 talks
- 70 speakers
Challenges in Diversity (IV)
About the congress
Languages and varieties in displacement: documentation and revitalization with social justice
Challenges in Diversity is an international, transdisciplinary congress centred on Indigenous and minoritized languages and the communities that keep them alive. Its fourth edition, held in Quito, continued a series of meetings that began in 2011.
This time the focus was on what happens to languages when their speakers are on the move, and on how documentation and revitalization can help dismantle linguistic stigma and discrimination, building fairer societies.
Researchers, teachers, students, activists and community members from many countries shared their experience and lessons learned, and built bridges towards lasting action that strengthens languages and cultures.
- Dates 12 – 15 September 2023 Four full days
- Venue PUCE, Quito Auditorio de Pedagogía and Torre 1
- Format In person, across 12 sessions Keynotes, panels, round tables and cultural events
A varied program
Activities
Beyond the talks, the congress mixed formats to listen, talk and experience diversity first-hand.
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Keynote lectures
Invited experts took on the big questions of the congress.
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Panels
Talks grouped by theme, with time left for debate.
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Round tables
Open dialogue between academia, communities and civil society.
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Book presentations
New publications on languages, cultures and revitalization.
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Cultural events
Music and art celebrating the diversity of peoples.
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City visits
Walks to discover Quito and its heritage.
Held in September 2023
Thank you for making it happen!
For four days the PUCE campus was filled with voices, languages and ideas. Our thanks go to the speakers, attendees, communities, volunteers and institutions who joined this edition.
- 46talks
- 70speakers
- 15countries
- 200attendees, approx.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
What is a Humboldt Kolleg?
A Humboldt Kolleg is a scientific meeting organized outside Germany by researchers who were once fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The Foundation funds it so that the Humboldt network can grow and connect within each region.
- It brings a region’s researchers together around a shared topic.
- It makes room for early-career researchers and new collaborations.
- In 2023, Quito hosted the Kolleg devoted to linguistic diversity.
Organizing committee
Coordinators
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Marleen Haboud
Congress coordinator
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
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Laura Morgenthaler García
Congress coordinator
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Relive the congress
Browse the full program or explore the talks and their authors.