CLT: Orality 2.0 and the Traditional Oral Forms of Indian Vernacular Literature

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Short Description

This research explores how digital technologies are opening up new ways for teachers and students in India to engage with the traditionally oral forms of Indian vernacular literature. We see in this development the possibility of a new kind of orality, which we are calling “Orality 2.0.” In contrast to Ong’s (1982) conception of “secondary orality”. Our conception of orality 2.0 refers to the revitalization of oral traditions made possible by digital technologies.

Authors

• Briju Thankachan, Ohio University

• Rosen Matthew, Ohio University