Description: '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
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EAN: 9781760875237
UPC: 9781760875237
ISBN: 9781760875237
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Book Title: Australia's Original Languages: An Introduction by
Number of Pages: 208 Pages
Publication Name: Australia's Original Languages : an Introduction
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Subject: General, Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Indigenous Studies, Oceanic & Australian Languages
Publication Year: 2020
Item Height: 0.5 in
Type: Language Course
Item Weight: 13.8 Oz
Author: R. M. W. Dixon
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Foreign Language Study, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
