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 175-018 Language&Society in Aboriginal Australia

Note

Formerly available as 175-214/314. Students who have completed 175-214/314 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Prof Peter Austin

Prerequisites

Completion of 175-004 Introduction to Language or 175-005 English: Its Structure and History or Departmental approval.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject develops an appreciation of the role of language in Aboriginal Australia, traditionally and today. On completion of the subject students should have a general knowledge of the linguistic features which characterise Australian Aboriginal languages, including characteristics of grammar and pronunciation, and understand the ways in which social factors affect language structure and use in Aboriginal Australia.

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