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Peer reviewedGarvin, Paul – Anthropological Linguistics, 1976
This article explores the notion that the assumptions on which the process of linguistic analysis is based relate to linguistic universals. The kinds of universals that underlie the process and their role in it are examined. (CLK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Universals
Peer reviewedHale, Ken – Anthropological Linguistics, 1976
This paper discusses linguistic autonomy as related to the linguistic work of Carl Voegelin. (CLK)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Cultural Background, Cultural Traits, Descriptive Linguistics
Peer reviewedWong, I. F. H. – Anthropological Linguistics, 1975
Examines some of the main theoretical issues at the basis of generative grammar and the ways they can be a useful theoretical frame of reference for field procedures. (SC)
Descriptors: Field Studies, Generative Grammar, Language Ability, Language Patterns
Download full textBell, Alan – Anthropological Linguistics, 1970
The reflexes of the proto-Bantu noun class prefixes of the form "mu-,""mi-," and "ma-" are compared in 84 Bantu languages. The hypotheses that syllabic nasals arise preferably from sequences of m + rounded high vowel, rather than m + unrounded high vowel, are tested against the data. The approach is an example of intragenetic comparison discussed…
Descriptors: African Languages, Bantu Languages, Contrastive Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics
