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Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages / Year 3 to 6 / Understanding / Role of language building
Version 8
Curriculum content descriptions
Understand how the language has been recorded in the past, and how this affects language building processes
[Key concepts: language revival, language resources, linguistic techniques, documentation, keeping places, protocols; Key processes: identifying, discussing, language building]
(ACLFWU173)
Elaborations
- understanding how the language was recorded in the past, by whom and for what purposes
- understanding the techniques of how the language was recorded in the past, what this means to the language and how it has affected current representation of the language
- understanding reasons for different spellings of words within the language, for example, how sounds may have been misheard, meanings been misunderstood and other unintentional errors introduced in the documentation process of the language
- understanding how language resources such as living speakers, recorded texts and archival information are used in the language building process
- identifying gaps in the vocabulary of the language, considering what responses may be necessary
- helping to build a community of learners–speakers who use the language, for example, by teaching younger members of the school community and/or classes in local primary schools
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Australian languages