LING 2053 - Australian Indigenous Languages (Kaurna focus) II
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4210 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
Discovery Experience – Global: | Yes |
Incompatible: | LING 1053, LING 3053, LING 7053, LING 2039 or LING 3015 and LING 2014 or LING 3013 |
Assessment: | Spelling & Pronunciation Quiz, Constructing a Kaurna Text, Research Essay, Class activities |
Syllabus: |
This course provides an introduction to the Indigenous languages of Australia with a particular focus on Kaurna, the language of the Adelaide Plains. Australia has arguably suffered the worst rate of language loss and extinction in the world with now only 12 of the original 250 to 300 languages being transmitted by natural means to the next generation. Kaurna is one of the few Indigenous languages which is reversing the trends and making a remarkable comeback. While focussing on the Kaurna language, the course covers a wide range of topics essential to understand Australian Indigenous languages, not only linguistically, but also culturally and sociologically. The sounds and spelling systems are introduced and their structure explored with a view to uncovering something of their genius and unique contribution to the rich tapestry of the world's languages. The interplay between linguistic and cultural meanings of Kaurna greetings, kinship and emotions will be explained in detail. In addition, the course will look at the use of Indigenous languages in the public sphere of Australian society, including education, law and health, making the course highly relevant to students who aim to gain highly specialised skills to work in such fields. |
Course Fees
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EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4210 | Tue 15/03/2022 | Thu 24/03/2022 | Fri 06/05/2022 | Fri 10/06/2022 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
15944 | LE01 | 30 | 22 | 1 Mar - 5 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre |
26 Apr - 31 May | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre | ||||
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
15946 | TU01 | 12 | 4 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Friday | 10am - 11am | Hughes, 113, Teaching Room |
29 Apr - 3 Jun | Friday | 10am - 11am | Hughes, 113, Teaching Room |