Provides an understanding of the role of language in the construction of social identity and the transmission of cultural values in Aboriginal societies. The unit also explores the effect of colonisation on Indigenous language viability, and investigates the effectiveness of various strategies, especially bilingual education, in stemming the loss of this rich linguistic heritage. Tasmanian Aboriginal organisations involved in local language initiatives are invited to address the class on their work.
Students also engage directly in some language learning activities.
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