Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IN150100018]Researchers: Dr Inge Kral (Chief Investigator) , Dr Jennifer Green (Chief Investigator) , Jane Simpson (Chief Investigator) , Ms Elizabeth Ellis (Discovery Indigenous Award ) , The Australian National University (Managed by)
Brief description Western Desert speech styles and verbal arts. Verbal arts are central to social interaction. In the Western Desert Ngaanyatjarra and Ngaatjatjarra people use special speech styles to mark particular occasions and life transitions. Led by Ngaatjatjarra linguist, researcher and educator Elizabeth Marrkilyi Ellis, the research team aims to build on a corpus of these endangered oral traditions. Following in-depth linguistics analysis the project aims to implement strategies to revitalise these endangered styles through dynamic contemporary applications thus reintegrating them into the language socialisation framework of youth. The project aims to assist Aboriginal people to safeguard their heritage and contribute to a wider public appreciation of Aboriginal languages and cultures.
Funding Amount $480,227
Funding Scheme Discovery Indigenous
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IN150100018
- ARC : IN150100018