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Author : R. M. W. Dixon
Release : 2011-01-20
Genre : Foreign Language Study
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 851/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Languages of Australia by : R. M. W. Dixon
Download or read book The Languages of Australia written by R. M. W. Dixon. This book was released on 2011-01-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking 1980 study of over 200 Australian languages is still valuable, especially for its non-technical opening chapters.
Author : Suzanne Romaine
Release : 1991
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 834/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Language in Australia by : Suzanne Romaine
Download or read book Language in Australia written by Suzanne Romaine. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linguists and non-linguists will find in this volume a guide and reference source to the rich linguistic heritage of Australia.
Author : Harold Koch
Release : 2014-08-19
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 770/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Languages and Linguistics of Australia by : Harold Koch
Download or read book The Languages and Linguistics of Australia written by Harold Koch. This book was released on 2014-08-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Languages and Linguistics of Australia: A Comprehensive Guide is part of the multi-volume reference work on the languages and linguistics of the continents of the world. The volume provides a thorough overview of Australian languages, including their linguistic structures, their genetic relationships, and issues of language maintenance and revitalisation. Australian English, Aboriginal English and other contact varieties are also discussed.
Author : R. M. W. Dixon
Release : 2019-07-01
Genre : Foreign Language Study
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 532/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Australia's Original Languages by : R. M. W. Dixon
Download or read book Australia's Original Languages written by R. M. W. Dixon. This book was released on 2019-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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
Author : Gerhard Leitner
Release : 2007
Genre : Foreign Language Study
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 793/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Habitat of Australia's Aboriginal Languages by : Gerhard Leitner
Download or read book The Habitat of Australia's Aboriginal Languages written by Gerhard Leitner. This book was released on 2007. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book looks at Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders and explores the changing habitat of languages from pre-colonial times to the present. The contributions treat the languages from a structural and functional linguistic perspective, ..
