Topic
The Analysis of ‘Our Languages’ Website
Instructions
You will be assessed on the following:
- a) Effective group collaboration demonstrated throughout your presentation (10 marks)
- b) Depth of understanding of the website content related to language and suggested improvements or extensions that would strengthen the website’s programs (10 marks)
- c) Engagement and facilitation of class participation during the presentation (10 marks)
- d) Two page summary of the presentation (10 marks)
Answer Preview
The content on the website has been organized under several categories to discuss in-depth issues that revolve around the indigenous language
Languages: It highlights modern indigenous languages like the Kriol (that has upwards of 20,000 speakers) and the aboriginal English (Ourlanguages.org.au, 2016). There is an emphasis on language loss and language shift, especially after colonization. The indigenous language cultures massively changed as a result of the changes making them endangered. For instance, the most influential languages have about 3000 speakers, with younger members still learning the traditional language as their native language. Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction, considering the lack of initiatives and national policies that ensure their conservation (Thorpe and Galassi, 2014). Therefore, the category highlights efforts to address the preservation and prevent the loss of the languages.
World Count: 1700