Re-awakening Languages

Name: Re-awakening Languages
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781920899554
Price: 79.99 NZD
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Theory and Practice in the Revitalisation of Australia's Indigenous Languages

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Re-awakening Languages explores the renaissance of Indigenous Australian languages that were once considered extinct. It highlights the remarkable resurgence of these languages in public life and education, shedding light on the cultural and linguistic revival unfolding across Australia.
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Ideal for educators, linguists, policy makers, and anyone interested in Indigenous Australian languages and cultural preservation.

The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or 'extinct'.

Re-awakening Languages seeks to give voice to Indigenous people regarding the revitalisation of Australian languages in the 21st century.

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The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or 'extinct', have begun to emerge.

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John Henderson from The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education praises the book for its broad scope and detailed insights. He regards it as an excellent introduction to current issues surrounding Australian Indigenous languages, especially valuable for education managers seeking to deepen their understanding.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781920899554

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 21 b&w ill., 15 tables

Contributors:

Edited by John Hobson
Edited by Kevin Lowe
Edited by Susan Poetsch
Edited by Michael Walsh
Edited by Michael Walsh

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 725g

Pages: 432

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

About the editors:

John Hobson is a lecturer in Indigenous education at the University of Sydney.
Kevin Lowe is a post doctoral research fellow at Macquarie University.
Susan Poetsch is a lecturer in Indigenous education at the University of Sydney.
Michael Walsh is an honorary associate of linguistics at the University of Sydney.