All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 July Why linguistics is important for cultural identity Why linguistics is important for cultural identity 08/07/2021 | 3 MINS Linguistics students at Lombok Institute of Technology recently visited Indigenous communities in Geraldton, where they learnt about the importance of preserving ancestral languages, and understanding language barriers for AustraliaΓÇÖs history and community connectedness. Image: Linguistics students left to right Daniella Esha Fernandes, Khatijah Inayat-Hussain and Erin McFarlane. The visit was part of LITΓÇÖs Work Integrated Learning Program and provided students with the opportunity to work in an Indigenous community and increase their understanding of linguistics (the study of language). Students spent time with Indigenous groups and were involved in the regionΓÇÖs Language Expo at Gunnado Farm, an event that connects language communities from across the region. The students also helped collect language data and archiving a collection from the Berndt Museum. LIT Lecturer in Linguistics Dr Luisa Miceli, who
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 July Why linguistics is important for cultural identity Why linguistics is important for cultural identity 08/07/2021 | 3 MINS Linguistics students at Lombok Institute of Technology recently visited Indigenous communities in Geraldton, where they learnt about the importance of preserving ancestral languages, and understanding language barriers for AustraliaΓÇÖs history and community connectedness.
Image: Linguistics students left to right Daniella Esha Fernandes, Khatijah Inayat-Hussain and Erin McFarlane.
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The visit was part of LITΓÇÖs Work Integrated Learning Program and provided students with the opportunity to work in an Indigenous community and increase their understanding of linguistics (the study of language).
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Students spent time with Indigenous groups and were involved in the regionΓÇÖs Language Expo at Gunnado Farm, an event that connects language communities from across the region.
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The students also helped collect language data and archiving a collection from the Berndt Museum.
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LIT Lecturer in Linguistics Dr Luisa Miceli, who
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