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Special Project in Yolngu Language and Culture
Undergraduate | CDU-ABY35 | 2020
Zero in on a key research area of Yolngu language study. Work in tandem with a supervisor and draw on their in-depth knowledge. Negotiate with Yolngu experts to craft a respectful approach to translating information from an Indigenous language.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- -
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Special Project in Yolngu Language and Culture
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- explain and apply their understanding of a particular topic or area of interest in relation to their current language studies through translation
- apply an understanding of the protocols involved in the process of negotiating and translating knowledge and information from one Australian Indigenous language into another language or vice versa
- critically examine the ways in which knowledge and the representation of knowledge is changed through translation processes
- apply skills in research techniques, planning a translation project and in writing a translation where this is appropriate.
- A student will chose their own topic and work with texts based on that topic
This subject provides an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills in a language-based subject to an area of specific language interest and apply their knowledge and skills to the processes of negotiating with knowledge holders to develop an appropriate and respectful translation. Students are appointed a supervisor to oversee the in-depth process of developing a topic and negotiating that topic and the translation with the right knowledge holders determined in consultation with staff from the School.
- Translation Proposal (15%)
- Annotated Translation Project (85%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
CDU-ABY21-Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 (no longer available)
CDU-ABY11-Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 (no longer available)
Others
You must be familiar with at least one Yolngu language before starting this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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