Documentation:RelLex/Gwich'in Alpha
Gwich'in Alpha
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Language Name
Gwich'in.
Alternate Language Names
Gwitch'in, Kutchin, Kootchin, Loucheux, Loucheaux, Takudh, Tukudh.
Region
Northwest Territories, Yukon, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
Margaret Erasmus, Rosaline Cayen (Project coordinators); Yamózha Kúé Society (Developer).
Others Involved
Rosa Mantla, Andy Norwegian of Tlicho Community Services Agency, Jessie Campbell of Dehcho Divisional Education Council, William Firth of Sahtu Divisional Education Council, Eileen Beaver of Gwich'in Teaching and Learning Centre, Mary Rose Sundberg of Paul William Kaeser High School; Gladys Norwegian of Goyatiko Language Society (Contributing Dene language specialists).
Publishing Information
This app was first launched on October 24th 2014 and was last updated on January 7th 2016.
How People are Cited
People are cited in the Credits section of the app.
How Information is Cited
The source of information for this app is cited under Credits.
Where is Information Coming from
The information for this app comes from speakers and Elders.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is in the form of an app. It can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play, and it is available on all Apple and Android devices.
Access
This app is free to download on Google Play and the App Store.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Gwich'in.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, bidirectional topical app.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized by topical module under the Language button; there are 23 modules. Some of the topical modules include Numbers, Time, Hunting and Trapping. The entries can also be searched in English with the Search button. The entries are presented in English until they are pressed on, then they are spoken in Gwich'in and the translation appears on the gray line on the screen. In the list of entries under the Learn tab in each module are three buttons: one red with a microphone on the left (to record your own voice), a green play button in the middle (does not seem to work), and a blue button with the replay symbol on the right (repeats the entry that was just heard).
Each topical module also includes Games and Quizzes (besides the Learn feature). The user can choose from 3 difficulty levels (Easy, Medium and Hard) for the Games and 3 different categories for the Quizzes (Listening, Speaking and Reading).
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | All entries have an audio file attached to them |
| Images | ✅ | Each entry, game and quiz is accompanied with images |
| Example phrases | ✅ | The Words modules contain example phrases |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The green play button for the entries does not seem to work and the links included in the Credits are not able to be opened from within the app.
External Links
Access Gwich'in Alpha in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/gwichin-alpha/id519996530
Access Gwich'in Alpha in Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.languagepal.androidgwichinwilliam&hl=en_CA&gl=US&pli=1