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Discipline of Linguistics
School of Humanities
Napier Building Level 7
Room 722
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 8 8313 1044
Fax: +61 8 8313 4341
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Mobile Language Team
230 North Tce, Level 3
Phone: +61 8 8313 0707
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Kaurna Warra Pintyandi
Mondays & Thursdays
Phone: + 61 8 8313 3343
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Faculty Office
Napier Building Undercroft (Ground)
North Terrace Campus
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia

Opening hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm
Thurs 11am-5pm

Phone: +61 8 8313 5245
Facsimile: +61 8 8313 4382


University Contact Centre
Phone: +61 8 8313 5208
(Country and interstate callers toll free on 1800 061 459)
Fax: +61 8 8313 4401

Why Study Linguistics?

Many of our daily activities are carried out with language. Most of the time we are not aware of the language we are using. The study of language is interesting because it is important for our relationships, for managing our daily life, for our study and for doing things together. The study of linguistics helps us to become more aware of our use of language. It assists greatly in the learning and teaching of languages. It is particulary vital for teaching and recording Indigenous languages to ensure their survival for future generations.      

       Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann with participants in the first Barngarla reclamation workshop, Port Lincoln, 17-20 April 2012    Port Lincoln, 17-20 April 2012     Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann with participants in the first Barngarla reclamation workshop


 Visiting Maori Scholars and linguists in New Zealand, September 2012

Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann with Dr Dean Mahuta, Auckland University of Technology   Maori Scholars in Otago   Linguists and Maori scholars, Otago University


 Applied Linguistics in the classroom

Applied Linguistics class

        Applied Linguistics class       Dr Peter Mickan and class