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Language in Aboriginal Australia (LING20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an appreciation of the role of language in Aboriginal Australia, traditionally and today;
- have a general knowledge of the linguistic features which characterise Australian languages, including phonological and grammatical characteristics;
- understand the ways in which social factors affect language structure and use in Aboriginal Australia;
- appreciate the complexities of Australian indigenous cultures, as they surface in their languages
- be able to engage within debates and discussions regarding Australia’s indigenous languages and their position within broader Australian society;
- be able to apply discipline specific research skills using primary and secondary sources and empirical data and develop an awareness of research ethics and intellectual integrity;
- have honed their academic writing abilities;
- have deepened their understanding of social and cultural diversity, particularly with respect to Australian indigenous communities.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to step outside their own language and culture;
- be able to articulate concepts important in other cultures;
- be able to imagine and get inside the mental world of other cultures.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1: Problem-solving assignment (1000 words) due during semester [25%]
- Assignment 2: Murrinhpatha language (1000 words) due during semester [25%]
- Final essay (2000 words) due at the end of semester [50%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rachel Nordlinger Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 34 hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. There will be no tutorials in the first and last week of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Language and Culture in Aboriginal Australia (Walsh & Yallop) 2005
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Australian Indigenous Studies Major Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Breadth Track Linguistics: Language in its social and cultural context - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024