IA3002 - Creoles and English Based Languages

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to undergraduate students eligible to take a level 3 subject

This subject will examine the speech varieties which are based on English, known as pidgins, creoles and Aboriginal English and which are widely spoken by many Indigenous Australians, including at times, as their Mother Tongue language. Topics covered include: development of pidgin and creole languages; attitudes to these language varieties; comparision of the two Australian creoles with Indigenous languages; and implications for education. This subject will specifically incorporate a micro study on Torres Strait Creole, in particular, noting internal differences denoting Eastern and Western Torres Strait regions.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the differences between Australian English and the English based languages - Kriol, Torres Strait Creole and Aboriginal English;
• explain the development of pidgins and creoles worldwide as described by linguists;
• identify some features of Kriol, Torres Strait Creole or Aboriginal English;
• read basic Kriol or Torres Strait Creole written in a phonemic orthography;
• describe some implications for creole speakers attending school in Australia who promote the use of Standard Australian English.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion.

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 9
Census Date 09-Oct-2009
Face to face teaching 28-Sep-2009 to 02-Oct-2009
Coordinator:	Ms Sharon Moore
Lecturer:	Ms Lynette Mackay.
Contact hours:	30 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	other exams (30%); presentations (20%); pre block readings assessment and final assignment (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Compulsory attendance at Block due to assessment criteria
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Ms Sharon Moore
Lecturer:	Ms Lynette Mackay.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	participation in and response to online discussions (60%); online exams (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Must have computer and internet access

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.