ERIC Number: ED403736
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995-May
Pages: 17
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ISBN: ISBN-0-642-22778-0
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Alive and Deadly: Reviving and Maintaining Australian Indigenous Languages.
Australian Dept. of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Canberra.
The booklet describes efforts to preserve Australian Aboriginal languages and culture, profiles individuals who have a significant role in these efforts, contains individuals' commentaries on Aboriginal language issues, gives background information on the languages and language groups, and describes programs and organizations supporting the maintenance of the languages within mainstream Australian culture. Programs described include language courses, language revival movements, college second language programs, regional Aboriginal centers, adult education programs, recording of Aboriginal songs, translation projects, language research, art, incorporation of Aboriginal languages into the national curriculum, and consultation programs. Language-related anecdotes and numerous photographs are also included. A list of print and organizational resources in each territory is provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Australian Aboriginal Languages, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Geographic Distribution, Heritage Education, Indigenous Populations, Language Classification, Language Maintenance, Language Role, Organizations (Groups), Program Descriptions
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Australian Dept. of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Canberra.
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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