Undergraduate ANU-INDG2003-2023
Speaking Gamilaraay 1
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the grammar and lexicon of Gamilaraay language.
- Demonstrate communicative skills allowing them to ask questions, give directions and discuss some topics confidently in Gamilaraay.
- Read and understand short texts in Gamilaraay.
- Write short texts in an Gamilaraay.
- Discuss the importance to Indigenous Australians of using their language, with specific references to the Gamilaraay community.
In order to achieve these learning outcomes, each week students are expected to study 10 hours per week, as follows:
- preparation for the weekly class, studying the written and audio materials for the week
- participate in 120 minute sessions via face-to-face video (zoom) at a set time, prescribed by the University.
- individual study practising the week's lesson, including written and spoken language forms, and vocabulary, and reviewing feedback on their work.
Please note that timezone differences may apply for those based internationally.
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- Hello, Goodbye, Questions
- ‘This, That’ Demonstratives; more questions
- Contrast / Take it!
- Who are you? Are you good?
- Verbs: Y class/ ‘going to’ (Allative) suffix
- Verbs: Y class ‘future’ and ‘past’
- Where is it? The place (Locative) suffix
- Possession
- To, From and At
- Adjectives – Gayrrda
- L class verbs; transitivity; doer.to/Ergative suffix
- Doer.to/Actor and instrument
- Verbs: NG class, RR class
- What for/Whose/Who for?
- More Pronouns: Singular
- Verbs: Continuous – non-moving
- Verbs: Continuous – moving
- Further Suffixes
- More Pronouns: Dual and Plural
- Pronouns: Locative/Allative and Ablative
- Other Third Person Pronouns
Others
This is a subject for beginners. If you have prior experience in learning this language, this subject may not be appropriate for you. You may be required to take a placement test.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - To successfully engage in this course students will need the following: • Laptop or computer • Computer camera (either inbuilt or webcam) • Headset with microphone • Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser • Reliable internet access • Access to a scanner or smartphone • Audacity or other sound recording and editing software
- Other requirements - This is a fast-paced course at an academic level Please note students need to be available for the face-to-face video conference at a set time prescribed by the University, during the 12-week teaching period
This subject is a practical introduction to Gamilaraay, an Indigenous Australian language. It is designed to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at an introductory level, and to develop a knowledge and understanding of the relationship between language culture and society in the community of the speakers. No previous knowledge of Aboriginal languages is needed.
- Online quizzes on material to be covered. Multiple attempts possible. (5%)
- Online quizzes on material covered in class. (20%)
- Language revival discussion: Forum posts on materials provided. (5%)
- Weekly sounds: Recordings of Gamilaraay (15%)
- Convresation: One in week 7 (5%) and another in the last week (15%). (20%)
- One-hour online quiz (15%)
- Reflective Essay: A reflective essay on the course, language and language revival. (10%)
- Creative writing in Gamilaraay – 100 words. (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).