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175-033 Structure of Aboriginal Languages | |
Note | Formerly available as 175-317/417. Students who have completed 175-317/417 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Nick Evans |
Prerequisites | |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial per week. There will be no tutorials in the first or the sixth week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject is an investigation of the phonological, grammatical and semantic features of Australian Aboriginal languages through the study of a particular language against the background of research on Australian languages generally. Languages studied in previous years have included Kayardild (Qld), Mayali (NT), Yawurru and Nyulnyul (both WA); this year we focus on Ilgar and Iwaidjc, two closely related languages of the Northern Territory. |
Assessment | Three assignments totalling 1500 words and a 2500 word research paper for 3rd year. Three assignments totalling 2500 words and a 2500 word paper for 4th year. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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