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y separately published work icon Indigenous Languages : History and Communication single work   information book   children's  
Alternative title: Indigenous Languages : History and Communication
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Indigenous Languages : History and Communication
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'Prior to European colonisation, there were as many as 600 Indigenous languages present in Australia. Many languages have since been lost due to the displacement and massacre of many Indigenous people. This book looks at the origins of Australia's Indigenous languages, their usage today, and the formation of Creole languages in recent times. There was not an Aboriginal language but a continent of languages and dialects. The actual number is in the hundreds but today there are still distinguishing words that separate the peoples of the continent. This comprehensive teacher resource covers the following: - Background to Language – Communication - what is it? – Communication - the development of society and culture by means of communicating – Communication - the importance of language forms. - Language – The importance of language and its effect on people and culture – Historical aspects of aboriginal languages – The commonality and differences of aboriginal languages – Differences and isolation causing unique languages to form – Examples of aboriginal languages. - Colonising and Aboriginal Languages – Outcomes of moving aboriginal peoples – The imposition of English as the means of communication – The use of Aboriginal words in the English vocabulary – Aboriginal place names. - Modern Aboriginal Languages – Creole and its development – The maintenance of Aboriginal languages. A fascinating look and introduction to a comprehensive aspect of Aboriginal culture and identification. By studying this teacher resource students will have a better understanding of not only the Aboriginal but their language roots. ' (Source: TROVE)

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    • Varsity Lakes, Robina area, Gold Coast, Queensland,: Robert T. Watts , 2016 .
      Printed/distributed by Knowledge Books and Software
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      Extent: 61p.
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      • includes teacher guide

        For primary grades

      ISBN: 9781741620474
      Series: y separately published work icon Indigenous Studies Teacher Guide Varsity Lakes : Knowledge Books and Software , 2016 10694646 2014 series - publisher information book Number in series: 5
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