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LING366 Australia's Indigenous Languages
Updated: 15 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | LING 102 or equivalent | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | ABLI 202/302; LING 202/302, 466 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
LING466 - Australia's Indigenous Languages |
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| Coordinator(s) | Nicholas J Reid (nreid@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit looks at the current linguistic and social situation of Aboriginal languages, including not only traditional languages but also Aboriginal English and Kriol. After a brief introduction to the linguistic structure of these languages, this unit focuses on a range of applied topics, including; language maintenance, decline and revival, language use and social practices, and Aboriginal language issues in education and the law. Web access is required. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |