“aborigines,” ??
Mar 5th 2010, 12:35 pm
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“aborigines,” ??
Their descendants today are called “aborigines,” from the Latin phrase ab origine, meaning “from the beginning.”
Encyclopædia Britannica notes that there are approximately 260 Australian aboriginal languages. “Every tribe speaks at least a distinct dialect, but bilingualism and multilingualism are common in many areas. . . . The Australian languages generally show considerable grammatical complexity.”
Encyclopædia Britannica notes that there are approximately 260 Australian aboriginal languages. “Every tribe speaks at least a distinct dialect, but bilingualism and multilingualism are common in many areas. . . . The Australian languages generally show considerable grammatical complexity.”
Mar 5th 2010, 3:55 pm
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Thankyou for sharing that with us!
Any reason?Or just sharing some new acquired knowledge on the subject?My kids still remember doing aboriginal studies,very fascinating too(I also did it at school).I hold alot of respect for the aboriginal community myself.
Any reason?Or just sharing some new acquired knowledge on the subject?My kids still remember doing aboriginal studies,very fascinating too(I also did it at school).I hold alot of respect for the aboriginal community myself.
Mar 5th 2010, 8:03 pm
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<waits for the punchline>
Mar 5th 2010, 8:04 pm
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Current method of spamming, LR. If "faith" is a real person, expect recommendations and URLs to pop up shortly.
Mar 5th 2010, 9:36 pm
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Re: “aborigines,” ??
Their descendants today are called “aborigines,” from the Latin phrase ab origine, meaning “from the beginning.”
Encyclopædia Britannica notes that there are approximately 260 Australian aboriginal languages. “Every tribe speaks at least a distinct dialect, but bilingualism and multilingualism are common in many areas. . . . The Australian languages generally show considerable grammatical complexity.”
Encyclopædia Britannica notes that there are approximately 260 Australian aboriginal languages. “Every tribe speaks at least a distinct dialect, but bilingualism and multilingualism are common in many areas. . . . The Australian languages generally show considerable grammatical complexity.”
Mar 6th 2010, 12:52 am
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I think I'll just go get my popcorn.....
Mar 6th 2010, 12:57 am
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I watched Contact on ABC the other night, about the last contact with aborigines that had never seen white men. Based on that, claiming “Every tribe speaks at least a distinct dialect, but bilingualism and multilingualism are common in many areas. . . . The Australian languages generally show considerable grammatical complexity" is a bit of a push. I've never heard a language that sounded more like drivel in my life.
Mar 6th 2010, 4:23 am
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I saw the program. Aboriginal languages sound very strange to me, but I wouldn't use the word "drivel." Quite apart from being immensely subjective, it's also culturally insensitive.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
Mar 6th 2010, 4:24 am
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I saw the program. Aboriginal languages sound very strange to me, but I wouldn't use the word "drivel." Quite apart from being immensely subjective, it's also culturally insensitive.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
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Mar 6th 2010, 4:32 am
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I saw the program. Aboriginal languages sound very strange to me, but I wouldn't use the word "drivel." Quite apart from being immensely subjective, it's also culturally insensitive.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
As for "culturally insensitive".... come off it. Many, if not most, Australians I know, have little time for Aborigines. They are viewed with suspicion where ever they go.
Mar 6th 2010, 4:34 am
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I saw the program. Aboriginal languages sound very strange to me, but I wouldn't use the word "drivel." Quite apart from being immensely subjective, it's also culturally insensitive.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
I know Poms struggle with muliculturalism, but you could at least try to make an effort.
Please do enlighten us as to the amazing advancements that Australia has made with regards to multi-culturalism. I would love some examples of this in operation here.
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Mar 6th 2010, 4:37 am
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Come on now BS, you know the Australians have always held the Aboriginal people in high regard, respecting their culture & history!