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Langdon, Margaret – International Journal of American Linguistics, 1978
This article discusses an abnormal type of speech in the Cocopa language called animal talk, which deals with how humans refer to the communication between humans and animals and between animals themselves. The derivation of animal talk from normal speech and speech of mythical animals is discussed. (NCR)
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Anthropological Linguistics, Child Language, Language Styles
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von Wattenwyl, Andre; Zollinger, Heinrich – International Journal of American Linguistics, 1978
Studies the link between the theory of the neurophysiology of color perception and Berlin and Kay's ideas on color linguistics and color perception. Two interpretations of studies of color terminology are shown, one supporting and one disproving the Whorf Thesis. (NCR)
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Anthropological Linguistics, Color, Language Usage
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Bonvillain, Nancy – International Journal of American Linguistics, 1978
Discusses the influence of French and English on the Akwesasne Mohawk language over the last three centuries. Linguistic and sociocultural influences are shown. (NCR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, Anthropological Linguistics, Bilingualism
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Voegelin, C. F.; Voegelin, F. M. – International Journal of American Linguistics, 1977
Theorizes that most or all varieties of the Tubatulabal language are currently undergoing enough grammatical degeneration to conclude that it is a dying language. The article states that de-acquisition research has been neglected and will have great relevance in future studies of degenerating grammars. (NCR)
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Anthropological Linguistics, Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages)