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ItemHandbooks of Aboriginal languagesMcGregor, W ; Thieberger, N (Institute for Aboriginal Development, 1986)Handbooks of Australian Aboriginal languages have been or are currently being produced in various parts of the country. In this paper we wish to address some issues and problems we have encountered in compiling handbooks which may have wider theoretical import and practical applications.
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ItemLanguage programmes: for tradition or todayThieberger, N (Perth:Institute of Applied Aboriginal Studies, 1988)This paper argues that language programmes should not necessarily require relearning of languages that are no longer spoken. Just because a programme does not aim at fluency in a language does not mean there is no role for a linguist. The challenge is to assess the reasons for initiating language work, and to design programmes and materials so that they address the current needs of Aboriginal people.