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IAS542 - Yolngu Languages and Culture 2

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Indigenous Knowledges

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(CAS502)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (IAS541)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit is taught by Yolngu under the ongoing supervision of Yolngu elders and educators and is offered subject to their approval. In this unit students will continue to develop proficiency in spelling, pronunciation and conversation in Dhuwala. In addition, students will study a variety of written and spoken texts in Yolngu languages and undertake a detailed study of Gupapuyngu (Dhuwala) grammar, which will prove useful to students intending to work with other Yolngu languages.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Explain and reflect upon key aspects of Yolngu life and culture through interactions with language speakers.
2.	Apply an understanding of the Yolngu MÃ¤lk and Gurrutu (kinship) systems in interactions with Yolngu people and other language speakers.
3.	Apply a working knowledge of the sounds, spelling and pronunciation of Yolngu languages to increasingly complex texts and conversations.
4.	Use a developed knowledge of Yolngu grammar in conversation and in written texts.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Translation 1 (150 - 300 words).	10%	1,2,3,4
2.	Composition (400 - 600 words).	25%	1,2,3,4
3.	Translation 2 (250 - 500 words).	20%	1,2,3,4
4.	Translation 3 (250 - 500 words).	20%	1,2,3,4
5.	Translation 4 (400 - 600 words).	25%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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