IA1002 - Australia's Indigenous Languages

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students and other undergraduate students.

A brief introduction to the theory and major concepts of linguistics. The study will examine sociolinguistics in relation to Indigenous languages and provide an introductory overview to the phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of Indigenous languages of Australia. In this subject students will be provided with basic skills to analyse a language linguistically and perceive how languages are interrelated and used.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse both linguistic structures and socio-linguistic features within Indigenous languages;
• recognise the Indigenous languages as an important part of the cultural heritage of the Indigenous Australians;
• critically analyse the complex nature of the Indigenous languages;
• examine the Indigenous language situation and main linguistic features of the Indigenous languages.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 22-Jul-2005
Face to face teaching 18-Jul-2005 to 22-Jul-2005
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Ireland.
Contact hours:	35 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.