Affiliation:
1. Australian National University
Abstract
Abstract
Yarrie Lingo is the local name for the English-lexified creole language spoken in the Aboriginal community of
Yarrabah in far north-eastern Queensland, Australia. This creole has only recently been gaining recognition but it is the main
language of everyday interactions in Yarrabah. This study describes the recognitional trajectory of Yarrie Lingo and what has
fostered this language awareness. With a focus on the experiences of the local Aboriginal educator, language activist and
researcher, Bernadine Yeatman, we showcase a range of grounded methodologies, including devices like language posters, interviews
and illustrative stories, along with maps, timelines and cartoons developed in conjunction with a linguist, Denise Angelo. This
shines a light onto the practical ‘how to’ of language awareness for under-recognised language communities and the potential
support a linguist can provide. It exemplifies a research approach which engages linguistic knowledge with local language
expertise to co-design materials for community members, educators and service providers.
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Subject
Linguistics and Language,Language and Linguistics
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