A Model For Developing Policy Tools to Support Language Technologies in Cyber Space
Subject Areas : Special
Habibollah Asghari
1
(Assistant Professor, ICT Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran)
Fatemeh Mostajer Kheirkhah
2
(Assistant Professor, ICT Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran)
Keywords: Natural Language Processing, Language Technologies, Persian Language Development, Policy Tools.,
Abstract :
Language technologies are one of the important components of national authority in the cyberspace, and its promotion are the main duties of governments. The importance of language technologies makes the role of government support policies in this field an undeniable necessity. These support policies are often explained and compiled with the aim of developing practical tools in various fields such as tourism, health, education or other public areas.
In this article, the innovative approaches adopted by governments to support language technologies and writing practices in cyberspace have been investigated. In this regard, the road map and documents have been published and the development methods of infrastructure tools and practical products in the field of script and language support in the countries of India, the United States of America, Wales, Spain, and the European Union have been examined and reviewed from different aspects. Finally, the achievements of this study have been used by examining the common points and the cases that have the ability to be implemented in the case of the Persian language to provide suitable solutions for developing a national strategic document in support of the Persian language
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