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Names on Maps: Language, History, Politics and Geography - LING397
This unit deals with the role placenames play in human society. On every map we may find a wealth of historical, cultural and linguistic information frozen in the names that people have given to places. Placenames also form an integral part of cultural and linguistic heritage, and may encapsulate details about the geographic nature of a named feature, when it was named, and who bestowed it. Moreover, placenames may offer insights into the belief and value systems of the name-givers, as well as political and social circumstances at the time of naming. In many regions, they also reveal the chronology of exploration and settlement – Australia is a prime example. Through analysis of various forms of placename data, students will be invited to explore some of the issues mentioned above. The main focus of this unit will be on Australian Indigenous and introduced placenames, but data from other parts of the world (eg, Europe, Asia, North America and the Pacific) will be offered for comparative purposes where relevant.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Jan Tent |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp |
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| Unit Type: | People unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Linguistics Faculty of Human Sciences |
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