How to read a city; and Melbourne's 'untranslatable' words - a podcast by 64 Ways of Being

In this episode of Playopolis, we explore aspects of language, and how words and language allow us to shape the world around us. How do our worlds differ based on the language that we use? And how do they connect and intersect?  

In part one we speak with La Trobe University academic and Lingthusiasm podcast host Dr Lauren Gawne, and RMIT University academic and language researcher Dr Kerry Mullan to find out how to read a city by decoding the traces of language and culture that we find when exploring and observing our streets and laneways.

In part two, we explore Melbourne's 'untranslatable' words with 64 Ways of Being language researcher Rachael Vorwerk. For the past year, Rachael has been interviewing Melbourne's diverse communities about words that can only be translated to English through story. She asks the question:  Can a simple word shape how we experience the world?

Playopolis is produced by 64 Ways of Being on the lands of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.   

64 Ways of Being is a free augmented reality app that allows players to see Melbourne through new eyes.  Coming in late 2020. Find out more at 64waysofbeing.com

Episode credits:

Host: Troy Innocent

Research & Production: Angelina Crutchfield, Adam Grant, Rachael Vorwerk, Jason Le & Troy Innocent

Theme music by Huw Parkinson

Promo host: Dewani Shebubakar

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