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Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use
Dartuohau Vankal describes inter-generational transmission of Ṭhiek in his family, his desire to preserve the language and culture by documenting traditional songs, and his choice of Ṭhiek as a means of communication in home and social settings. He also briefly talks about the character Neirawi from the song 'Hranglam Hla' (Valiant feats), who he explains is from the Ṭhiek clan. Marina L. Infimate asks questions in Hmar.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of domains of language use
Robert Pakhuongte, a male speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, responds to elicitation questions put forth by Emmanuel Tuolor about the number of houses and the approximate number of Ṭhiek speakers in Retzawl village.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village
Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Zionthar Vankal express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Retzawl village
Thilsinghluo Tuolor, Gaon Bura of Retzawl village, and Robert Pakhuongte, vice president of the Retzawl HSA, express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Retzawl village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Retzawl village
Thilsinghluo Tuolor, Gaon Bura of Retzawl village, and Robert Pakhuongte, vice president of the Retzawl HSA, express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Retzawl village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Huonveng village
Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, expresses enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Huonveng village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Huonveng village
Hrangkung Tuolor, president and authority of Huonveng village, expresses enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Huonveng village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Huonveng village
Hrangkung Tuolor, president and authority of Huonveng village, expresses enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Huonveng village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village
Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Zionthar Vankal express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use, part 2
Lalvarmawi, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions posed by Emmanuel Tuolor about her life and family in general, her position in Retzawl village, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek. She expresses her pride in Ṭhiek as her mother tongue, and her desire to preserve it.
Date:
August 19, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use, part 1
Lalvarmawi, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions posed by Emmanuel Tuolor about her life and family in general, her position in Retzawl village, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek. She describes her experience helping with the translation of a Hmar song into Ṭhiek that was shared on YouTube, explaining that she does what she can to preserve the language.
Date:
August 19, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use
Thangsuokhup Tuolor gives consent for recording him and responds to questions regarding himself, his family, his attitude towards Ṭhiek, domains of language use, and what he wants for the future of Ṭhiek. He says Ṭhiek is commonly spoken in Retzawl village.
Date:
August 19, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use
Agape Ṭhiek, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions about herself and her family, her choice of language in a social context, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek in relation to Hmar. She describes her hopes for the future of Ṭhiek and points out certain steps taken by the community in Retzawl village to promote the language.
Date:
August 19, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative of Vanlal Tluong Bapui
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, gives consent for recording him and briefly introduces himself. He discusses Ṭhiek's status as an endangered language and the urgency of documenting and preserving Ṭhiek. He describes his book "Ṭhiek Ṭawng," explaining that it is the only known publication in Ṭhiek, and represents his contribution towards preserving the language.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reading of an excerpt from "Ṭhiek Ṭawng"
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, reads an excerpt from his book "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" on the origin and history of Ṭhiek.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a traditional song
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, sings a traditional Ṭhiek song. He explains this song was traditionally sung while children play.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a traditional song
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, sings a traditional Ṭhiek song. He explains this song was traditionally sung as a lullaby.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative of Vanlal Tluong Bapui
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, gives consent for recording him and briefly introduces himself. He discusses Ṭhiek's status as an endangered language and the urgency of documenting and preserving Ṭhiek. He describes his book "Ṭhiek Ṭawng," explaining that it is the only known publication in Ṭhiek, and represents his contribution towards preserving the language.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Muolhoi village
Khupzakham Ṭhiek, Chairman of the Ṭhiek Pahnam Association, gives consent to record the Ṭhiek language for research and documentation purpose with the hopes to establish and develop the language. Recorded in Muolhoi village.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative about a late relative
Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, reflects on an event involving his late relative, Sangawi Pa, narrating the events that transpired while on their way to record traditional songs on a particular Sunday.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about migration to Khawhmunlien
Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, narrates how his family established their home at Khawhmunlien village in 1933 and lived there for 50 years.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of domains of language use
Vanlalzawn Tuolor, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Huonveng village, gives consent for recording her and briefly shares her life story. She responds to questions about her family, her attitude towards the Ṭhiek language, domains of language use, and her hopes for the future of the language.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative about the Sikpui festival
Joseph Tuolor describes the Sikpui festival and explains that some believe the festival is about enjoying the fruits of one's labour.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about migration and Sikpui
Joseph Tuolor and Dartuohau Vankal discuss the migration of the Ṭhiek people. Then, Joseph Tuolor tells the traditional story Siel Sun as told to him by his father and talks briefly about Sikpui and its pronunciation.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library