UQ researchers focus on Aboriginal languages (fwd link)

[Phillip E Cash Cash]

Published: 02 September 2011
AUS

UQ researchers focus on Aboriginal languages

As the number of Aboriginal languages dwindles, UQ researchers are
intensifying their studies to protect and document those that remain.

Research in Australian languages is a focus at UQ, with the University
hosting one of the largest clusters of Aboriginal language academics
in the country. The group includes researchers Dr Ilana Mushin, Dr Rob
Pensalfini, Dr Myf Turpin, Dr Felicity Meakins and Dr Erich Round.

There were approximately 250 Indigenous languages before settlement
and now only 20 remain. UQ linguists are involved in practical
community-based research which includes creating and releasing
Aboriginal dictionaries, books and collaborating with schools.

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