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IAS546 - Yolngu Conversation 2

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Indigenous Knowledges

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(CAS522)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (CAS431, CAS501, 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 develop and strengthen aural and oral conversation skills in Dhuwal (Djambarrpuyngu).

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply accurate pronunciation when reading and speaking Dhuwal, a Yolngu language and analyse skill, ability and accuracy through feedback from fluent speakers.
2.	Construct and apply appropriate answers to straightforward questions spoken in Dhuwal.
3.	Tell straightforward stories in Dhuwal.
4.	Apply a sound working knowledge of Dhuwal grammar and use reference tools for other Yolngu language grammars.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Storytelling and Questioning (10 x 40min) 10 x 10% each	100%	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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