Aboriginal languages of Australia
Proposed to be offered next in 1998
H Bowe
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
Objectives Upon the successful completion of this subject students are expected to understand key features of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of Australian Aboriginal languages and be able to identify such features in a number of different Aboriginal languages; be aware of some of the key theoretical issues regarding the structure of Aboriginal languages; understand relevant sociolinguistic issues including language status, bilingualism and the role of linguistics in language maintenance and revival and the implication of these for language education and planning.
Synopsis An introduction to Australian Aboriginal languages covering features of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and sociolinguistic issues including language status, bilingualism and the role of linguistics in language maintenance and revival.
Assessment second year Written assignments (3000 words): 50%
* Class
test: (1 hour): 10%
* Class exercises and participation: 40%
Assessment third year Written assignments (3000 words): 50%
* Class
test (1 hour): 10%
* Class exercises and participation: 40%
*
Third-year students will do an advanced assignment.
Prescribed texts
Walsh M and Yallop C Language and culture in Aboriginal Australia Aboriginal Studies Press, 1993
Recommended texts
Blake B J Australian Aboriginal grammar Croom Helm, 1987
Bowe H J Categories, constituents and constituent order in Pitjantjatjara RKP, 1990
Dixon R M W The languages of Australia CUP, 1980
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