Being an Adult Language Learner in a Language Revitalisation Setting
Information valid for students commencing 2024
The Being an Adult Language Learner in a Language Revitalisation Setting is This program is not available to International students..
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2024
Program level
Shorter Form Credential
Units
.5
Program code
4009
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students should be engaged in Indigenous language-related work in their community. Applications close Saturday, 1 July 2023.
Fees for Australian students
$880 AUD.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Complete applications, with all required supporting documents, must be submitted at least 1 week prior to scheduled start date
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Languages and Cultures
Email: languages-cultures@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3365 6311
This program is not available to International students.
Why study Being an Adult Language Learner in a Language Revitalisation Setting?
The UQ School of Languages and Cultures has developed a new program for First Nations people working to learn and reactivate their own languages. To make sure it is responsive, high quality and relevant, its design is led by Indigenous community and industry members and Indigenous UQ staff. This module is one of the first to be delivered. Adult language learning is key to language revitalisation, but it is distinct from other language learning contexts. In Indigenous language contexts, family, culture, Country and history connect adults to the languages they are seeking to regain, in deep and unique ways. Formal language classes are available in relatively few contexts, and in Australia and globally, individual and community strategies for language learning are innovative and responsive. The techniques and strategies you will learn in this module will allow you to structure your language learning, and to reflect on and set goals to progress your language learning journey.
In June 2023, this module runs from 26 June to 4 August, including on-campus workshops from 9 to 15 July inclusive. Apply by Saturday, 1 July 2023.
What you can study
In this module, with and from others in the group, you will learn about the strategies that people in Australia and in other places are using to learn language. Through a series of language learning activities, you will break up the task of, reflecting on the ways that suit you best for different parts of language learning¿including speaking, words, phrases, and structures. You will practice using reference materials and map your own goals and language learning journey.
To access the full course profile, see LING7012S
What you can do with a Being an Adult Language Learner in a Language Revitalisation Setting
Careers
With the introduction of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Framework in the Australian Curriculum, the development of state and national policies for Languages and UN Decade of Indigenous Languages, right now there is great momentum for First Nations languages. This momentum is growing employment opportunities for language specialists in a range of settings including Language and Culture Centres, schools, early childhood centres, community and government organisations, arts, and land management projects. The UQ team is working with partners in industry and government to ensure the recognition of skills and qualifications in the sector, and advocating to maximise the quality of employment opportunities for language-related work.
Rules for Shorter Form Credential
To complete the Shorter Form Credential
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
