Abstract
The state of New South Wales [Henceforth NSW] in Australia shares a number of similarities with language revitalisation in California as well as. some significant differences. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the indigenous language situation in NSW. Then we. focus on language revitalisation in NSW particularly over the last five years with special emphasis on education. We turned then to the comparisons between NSW and California. Although California's efforts have been more sustained and focused over a longer period, NSW has made rapid gains in a short period and has received considerable government support. We conclude with some remarks on future directions in NSW.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Language is life |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the 11th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference |
Editors | Wesley Leonard, Ethel Gardner |
Place of Publication | Berkeley, California |
Publisher | University of California, Berkeley |
Chapter | 8 |
Pages | 100 - 115 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference (11th : 2004) - University of California, Berkeley, United States Duration: 10 Jun 2004 → 13 Jun 2004 |
Conference
Conference | Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference (11th : 2004) |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Berkeley |
Period | 10/06/04 → 13/06/04 |