This thesis presents the results of an ethnographic inquiry into haku mele (Hawaiian language composition) and modern Hawaiian vocal performance practice. It hypothesises that there are elements and characteristics in Hawaiian language compositions and vocal performance that are valued above others by composers, performers and audiences today, and that certain individuals are viewed as authorities...

This project is an evaluation of Queensland’s immersion education programs for languages in Queensland schools. This evaluation is being undertaken to ensure that maximum benefit and optimum learning outcomes are achieved from the available funding. The aim of the evaluation is to allow justified decisions to be made about the most appropriate use of available...

Despite the efforts of many gifted and committed teachers of Indonesian, as well as education bureaucrats, academics and members of the community, it seems that the effective provision of the teaching and learning of Indonesian in Australian schools is declining. The focus of this report is to provide information and analysis of current issues that...

The case for increased second language learning in Australia is better grounded in the personal benefits to individual learners than in arguments about economic and social benefits according to this review of research. The review traces the history of language learning in Australia, outlines the findings of research from Australia and overseas and proposes a...

Australia needs half of the population to be fluent in an Asian language within 30 years or risk falling behind other countries, this report has found. Australia must abandon its monolingual mindset to keep pace with economic and political power houses of China, India, Japan and Indonesia, according to this study by Griffith Asia Institute...