In this task, we had to take the role of a lawyer supporting the language with previously discussed in our podcasts.
For Wiradjuri:
Intrinsic: Cultural
connection, dreamtime stories, historical connection, connection to the
land/heritage
Extrinsic:
Building bridges that were broken during colonization, respectful to speak the language
of the aboriginals
Functional: Specialized
to Australia, the land and heritage
Opposing English:
Intrinsic: Definition
of rich/noble is subjective; ‘Rich’ to Aboriginals is focused less on societal
gain and more related to their land, way that English took over was not ‘noble’
Extrusive: English
taught because it was forced to be taught, believed to be superior therefor
taught, belief comes from West (like the teachers employed)
Functional:
Spoken by all due to that above (forced upon all cultures through hegemonic
imperialism), it’s a gateway with significant limits; it cannot open gates to
the Wiradjuri people but rather causes alienation
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