LING466 Australia's Indigenous Languages
Updated: 15 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level E - Wholly online unit | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | None | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||
| Co-requisites | LING 450 or 453 | ||||||
| Restrictions | ABLI 202/302; LING 202/302, 366 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
LING366 - 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. |