- Courses
 Aboriginal Language - Yandrruwandha (NSW TAFE)
This course helps Aboriginal people develop a pride in their culture and
community, enhance self-esteem and identity, and learn about Aboriginal languages, especially Yandrruwandha. [23/09/2001] http://www.tafensw.edu.au/cgi-bin/rdbweb/handbook/XGETCOURSE?VCOURSE_NO=76&MODE=H
Aboriginal Sydney - Sydney language workshop (Macquarie University)
A one-day introductory workshop about the Sydney language Darug, sponsored by Warawara - Department of Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University, Sydney. [23/09/2001] http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events/archive.asp?ItemID=175
Advanced Diploma of Arts (Language Studies) (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education)
This course trains students to record, analyse and teach their own Indigenous languages. There are four subject areas: own language, linguistics, communication, working in language. [05/04/2004] http://www.batchelor.edu.au/callwebsite/call_course_dipart.html
Certificate in Aboriginal language work (Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE)
P028. Certificate III in Indigenous Language Work. An Indigenous Language Worker Program that aims to provide Indigenous people with the skills to run language programs in their own communities, to make decisions about their own languages, to work as trainee linguists, and to develop teaching materials. [18/07/2000] http://psc24.pilbara.tafe.wa.edu.au/student/search/CourseDetail.asp?CourseID=157
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education)
This course provides graduate level training in the fields of linguistics, bilingual education and language maintenance and development. It is oriented towards providing professional training in linguistics and applied linguistics appropriate to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders linguists working in their own community and language contexts. It is the only course of its type specifically for speakers of Aboriginal and Islander languages. [22/07/2000] http://www.batchelor.edu.au/callwebsite/call_course_gradcert.html
Units in Yolngu Languages and Culture (Charles Darwin University)
A series of units covering: introduction to the language and culture of Yolngu people with a focus on basic Gupapuyngu; grammar in detail and developing skills in the translation of short texts; learning from Yolngu speakers and writers about issues in Yolngu philosophy, history and science; development of conversational skills in a Yolngu language; tell stories, make presentations and develop conversational ability; independent study [15/01/2003] http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudies/study_units.htm
Kaurna Language and Culture (University of South Australia, Indigenous College of Education and Research,
The Unaipon School)
Kaurna Summer School 2005. Nattadlu Kaurna warra, meyunna, yerta tampadlu. Warra Kaurnabirra tirkando! "Now lets recognise the Kaurna language, people and land. Study Kaurna language and Culture.". Course Coordinator: Dr Rob Amery. [15/05/2005] http://www.unisa.edu.au/unaipon/Kaurna.asp
Ling 2025 Australian Aboriginal Languages (University of Queensland)
This course examines one Australian Aboriginal language, comparing it with other Australian languages and with English. Topics include phonology, grammar, socio-linguistic variation, language change, working with language speakers and historical documents (not offered every year). [22/07/2000] http://www.uq.edu.au/study/course.html?course_code=LING3025
LIN2370 Aboriginal languages of Australia (Monash University)
An introduction to Australian Aboriginal languages covering features of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and sociolinguistic issues including language status, bilingualism and the role of linguistics in language maintenance and revival. Co-ordinator: Heather Bowe. [31/01/1998] http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/LIN2370.html
Ling 2025 Study of an Australian Aboriginal Language (University of Queensland)
Investigate the structure of the Australian Aboriginal language Yukulta (also known as Ganggalita) in some depth and become familiar with studies of it.
Develop linguistic analytical skills
Extend knowledge of linguistic systems
To compare Yukulta with other Australian languages. [23/09/2001] http://www.uq.edu.au/~uqmlaugh/ling2025/ling2025.html
LING466 Australia's Indigenous Languages (University of New England)
Study of the current linguistic and social situation of Aboriginal languages; traditional languages, Aboriginal English and Kriol. Topics include language structures, language maintenance, decline and revival, language use and social practices, and related issues in education, media and the law. [14/01/1998] http://online.une.edu.au/info/public/ling466.html
Linguistics 307: Australian Aboriginal Languages (University of Western Australia)
An introduction to the structure of Australian languages; considers issues in the study of their grammar and history. Special attention is paid to the Aboriginal languages of Western Australia. [13/10/1998] http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/ling/ling3307
Paakantji Course (pronounced Barkanji) (unknown)
Paakantji is the language used by the Aboriginal people of the Darling River in the area around Wilcannia. The course is a Board of Studies approved Stage 5 course, which covers ten themes. [13/07/2000] http://cww.octec.org.au/educ/wilcannia/lote/LOTE.htm
Pitjantjatjara Language 1A (University of South Australia)
Pitjantjatjara phonetics, vocabulary, analysis of recorded conversations, elementary grammatical structures, oral conversations. [24/04/2002] http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/Courses/course.asp?Course=006912
Pitjantjatjara Language Summer School 2005 (University of South Australia, Indigenous College of Education and Research,
The Unaipon School)
Follows the 2004 Summer School taught by Bill Edwards and Mrs Mona Tur, who have worked together for many years teaching Pitjantjatjara. [15/05/2005] http://www.unisa.edu.au/unaipon/pit-language.asp
Structure of Aboriginal Languages (175-417) (University of Melbourne, Dept of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics)
The 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. [22/07/2000] http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/subjects/175-417.html
 Study of an Australian Aboriginal Language EL 216 (University of Queensland)
Analysis of phonological, morphological, syntactic and lexical semantic structures of an Australian Aboriginal language in light of some current issues in linguistic theory. [16/08/1999] http://www.uq.edu.au/study/course.html?course_code=LING2025
Yolngu Languages and Culture (Charles Darwin University)
The University teaches tertiary level units in Yolngu languages and culture. Advisors to course design and delivery include senior Yolngu people from Darwin, Milingimbi, Galiwin'ku, Yirrkala, Gapuwiyak, and Ramingining. Course including Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture, and Yolngu Matha conversation can be taken by distance education using the WWW. [20/01/1998] http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudies/study.htm |
