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Case study: Pronouns and identity
As we have discussed many times this year, language is always changing. One of the most interesting changes currently happening across...
Sep 11, 2022


What is Australia's global 'brand'?
We have previously looked at examples of brands using Aussie slang to promote their products, but what about Australia's 'brand' as a...
Aug 14, 2022


Case study: Aboriginal AE in the media 2022 Part 2
We have already looked at some examples of Aboriginal Australian English in the media this year, but there seem to be more popping up...
Aug 14, 2022


Case study: Tradie Bamboo Undies
In 2022, former rugby player and star of 'The Bachelor Australia', Nick Cummins (also known as the 'Honey Badger') has partnered with...
Aug 10, 2022


Case study: Australian English in the media 2022
Below are several examples of Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social purpose. Above:...
Jul 19, 2022


Regional Variation Part 2
We have previously discussed some examples of regional variation in Australian English. Here are some more examples of regional variation...
Jul 19, 2022


Australian English Resources
Below are several general resources you can use to give you a good introduction to Australian English. JSTOR Daily - Small poppy...
Jul 19, 2022


Case study: Aboriginal Australian English in the media 2022
Below are several examples of Aboriginal Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social...
Jul 18, 2022


Case study: Changing names, changing values
Do you know the traditional Indigenous name for the land you are standing on? Well, you'd better find out here, because it is becoming...
Jul 17, 2022


Case study: Indigenous Australian English in health communication
This article, published in July 2021, discusses how Aboriginal Australian English can be a useful tool in effective health communication....
Jul 17, 2022


Useful Resource: 'Evolve' Indigenous Cultural Awareness
The YouTube channel Evolve Indigenous Cultural Awareness creates educational videos about Indigenous culture, including some related to...
Jul 13, 2022


Case study: Language from the 2022 election
The 2022 Australian federal election has come and gone in May this year, so let's look back at some examples of language use by and about...
Jul 9, 2022


'Larrikin' humour vs PC language
Being laidback and having a laugh are both hallmarks of the Australian cultural identity, but there are times when this relaxed attitude...
Jul 9, 2022


Case study: Gender equality and language
Language reveals a great deal about a person's values and attitudes towards certain groups in society, and this is commonly seen in...
Jul 8, 2022


Case study: EOFY word play
The 'end of financial year' is commonly known in financial circles by the acronym 'EOFY', and is a popular time of year for financial...
Jul 7, 2022


Case study: PC apologies, sorry not sorry (2022 edition)
Every year there is inevitably some celebrity or public figure who says something in the public eye which is viewed as offensive or...
Jul 7, 2022


Useful Resource: RMIT Guide to Inclusive Language
The attached document is a 'guide to inclusive language' published by RMIT University. It contains a range of linguistic examples and...
Jun 8, 2022


Case study: PC language in lyrics
Songs which represent institutions will often undergo lyrical amendments if the language used in the lyrics is no longer deemed to be in...
May 29, 2022


Attitudes to PC language
The following articles discuss attitudes towards politically correct language in Australian society. ABC News - Australians say...
May 25, 2022


Texting etiquette
This article from April 2022 explores the etiquette around texting as a form of communication, including how different generations...
May 10, 2022
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