Chapter 1. Aboriginal people in Queensland today -- Chapter 2. Aboriginal English : the background -- Chapter 3. Introducing the role of culture in cross-cultural communication: the legal interview -- Chapter 4. Asking questions -- Chapter 5. Understanding Aboriginal answers -- Chapter 6. Aboriginal English pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary -- Chapter 7. Specific legal issues relevant to Aboriginal English speakers -- Chapter 8. Further issues -- References
Summary
"This handbook is written for legal professionals and shows how Aboriginal Queenslanders use English, describing the significant differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal uses of English. ... The handbook avoids technical linguistic terms as far as possible. It aims to cater not only for the legal professional who has background knowledge of the subject and /or instensive dealing swith Aboriginal clients but also for hte newcomer to the field." - Introduction
Analysis
Aboriginal culture
Aboriginal languages
Aborigines
Australian English
Cross cultural studies
Legal profession
Queensland
Bibliography
Bibliography: pages 98-101
Notes
Culturally sensitive
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