The Sydney Language

The Sydney Language
Author: Jakelin Troy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2019
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781925302868

English to Sydney language wordlist in semantic domains; notes on Sydney contact history, documentation of Sydney language, orthography, phonotactics and grammatical notes.

Languages of Sydney

Languages of Sydney
Author: Alice Chik
Publisher: Candlin & Mynard Epublishing
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2018-11-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780463438664

The project showcased in this book examines beliefs, values and meanings regarding language learning and linguistic identity. Initial teacher education students map language experiences to body silhouettes and to record, through narratives, how their attitudes and perceptions are affected by their own language and cultural background.

Community Languages

Community Languages
Author: Michael G. Clyne
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1991
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9780521397292

Without even considering the 150 Aboriginal languages still spoken, Australia has an unparalleled mix of languages other than English in common usage, languages often described by the term 'community'. Drawing on census data and other statistics, this book addresses the current suitation of community languages in Australia, analysing which are spoken, by whom, and whereabouts. It focuses on three main issues: how languages other than English are maintained in an English speaking environment, how the structure of the languages themselves changes over time, and how the government has responded to such ethnolinguistic diversity. At a time of unprecedented awareness of these languages within society and a realisation of the importance of mutlilingualism in business, this book makes a significant contribution to understanding the role of community languages in shaping the future of Australian society.

Australian Languages

Australian Languages
Author: Claire Bowern
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2004
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781588115126

This book addresses controversial issues in the application of the comparative method to the languages of Australia which have recently come to international prominence. Are these languages 'different' in ways that challenge the fundamental assumptions of historical linguistics? Can subgrouping be successfully undertaken using the Comparative Method? Is the genetic construct of a far-flung 'Pama-Nyungan' language family supportable by classic methods of reconstruction? Contrary to increasingly established views of the Australian scene, this book makes a major contribution to the demonstration that traditional methods can indeed be applied to these languages. These studies, introduced by chapters on subgrouping methodology and the history of Australian linguistic classification, rigorously apply the comparative method to establishing subgroups among Australian languages and justifying the phonology of Proto-Pama-Nyungan. Individual chapters can profitably be read either for their contribution to Australian linguistic prehistory or as case studies in the application of the comparative method. Contributions by: B. Alpher; B. Baker; C. Bowern; C. Bowern & H. Koch; G. Breen; L. Campbell; I. Green & R. Nordlinger; L. Hercus & P. Austin; H. Koch; P. McConvell & M. Laughren; L. Miceli; G. O'Grady & K. L. Hale; J. Simpson & L. Hercus.

English in Australia

English in Australia
Author: David Blair
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789027248848

This unique collection fills a ten-year gap in studies on the nature of Australian English, and it is the first to deal exclusively with varieties of English on the Australian continent. The book contains chapters on the phonology, morphology, syntax and the lexicon of the dialect, and chapters on variation within the dialect that include Aboriginal and ethnic varieties as well as regional and generational differences with a focus on questions of Australian identity and intercultural relations. With selected contributions by Australia's leading linguists this volume records the most recent developments in the study of English within Australia.

The Languages of Australia

The Languages of Australia
Author: R. M. W. Dixon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2011-01-20
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1108017851

This ground-breaking 1980 study of over 200 Australian languages is still valuable, especially for its non-technical opening chapters.

Multilingual Sydney

Multilingual Sydney
Author: Alice Chik
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780815379546

Through a selection of 18 multidisciplinary case studies on multilingualism in Sydney, Australia, this book examines how multilingualism permeates institutional and everyday practice in the city, raising important questions about what a 'multilingual city' can and should be.

Re-awakening Languages

Re-awakening Languages
Author: John Hobson
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2018-08-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 174332099X

The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or 'extinct', have begun to emerge. Geographically and linguistically isolated, revitalisers of Indigenous Australian languages have often struggled to find guidance for their circumstances, unaware of the others walking a similar path. In this context Re-awakening Languages seeks to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the actions and aspirations of Indigenous people and their supporters for the revitalisation of Australian languages in the 21st century. The contributions to this volume describe the satisfactions and tensions of this ongoing struggle. They also draw attention to the need for effective planning and strong advocacy at the highest political and administrative levels, if language revitalisation in Australia is to be successful and people's efforts are to have longevity.

Australia's Original Languages

Australia's Original Languages
Author: R. M. W. Dixon
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1760871532

'A must read for all who would like to understand the languages and culture of Indigenous Australians.' Dr Ernie Grant, Elder of the Jirrbal nation When Captain Cook landed at Botany Bay, about 250 distinct languages were spoken across the continent. Yet Australian Indigenous languages actually share many common features. Bob Dixon has been working with elders to research Australian languages for half a century, and he draws on this deep experience to outline the common features. He provides a straightforward introduction to the sounds, word building, and wide-ranging vocabulary of Indigenous languages, and highlights distinctive grammatical features. He explains how language is related to culture, including kinship relationships, gender systems, and naming conventions. With examples from over 30 languages and anecdotes illustrating language use, and avoiding technical terms, Australia's Original Languages is the indispensable starting point for anyone interested in learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages. 'Written in an accessible, easy to read style, Professor Dixon's new book is an informative and entertaining introduction to Australia's "original" languages.' Dr Joe Blythe, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University

A Handbook of Aboriginal Languages of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory

A Handbook of Aboriginal Languages of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory
Author: James William Wafer
Publisher: Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2008
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

The handbook is a guide to Aboriginal languages, with illustrative vocabularies. It is divided into two parts: the first part, which includes maps, is a survey of the Indigenous languages of NSW and the ACT, giving information about dialects, locations, and resources available for language revitalisation; the second part provides word-lists in practical spelling for 42 distinct language varieties. There is also useful information on contact languages, sign languages and kinship classification, as well as an appendix on placenames. The handbook is a valuable reference and educational resource, useful to Aboriginal people who want to revitalise their language.