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LING466 Australia's Indigenous Languages

Updated: 05 January 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2009
Online level Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING450 or LING453
Restrictions ABLI202 or ABLI302 or LING202 or LING302 or LING366
Notes None
Combined Units LING366 - Australia's Indigenous Languages
Coordinator(s)
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.

Materials Information Unavailable
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