Multimodal Soundscape Walking: Sensing and Understanding the Cultural and Linguistic Diver[City]

This paper introduces a Multimodal Soundscape Walking (MSW) methodology to explore a city's cultural and linguistics complexities. Employing soundscaping and walking methods, the study views the city as a sentient being rather than a static entity. Guided by complexity theory, it demonstrates interconnections among human and non-human experiences. Findings reveal urban spaces as dynamic participants where languages and cultures synergize, fostering community and solidarity. Documented multimodal artifacts (sounds and images) provide insights into sociocultural dynamics. The project advocates celebrating cultural diversity in educational practices, amplifying communal knowledge while fostering hope, solidarity, and mutual learning.