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Univ. of Essex Language Centre Occasional Papers, 1978
This issue is devoted to language universals and consists of 4 papers. "Zulu Nominal Modification - An Outline," by A. Johnston, discusses modifiers in Zulu and their relation to nominals. "Shape Classifiers and Natural Categories," by S.G. Pulman, discusses the role of the dimension of "shape" in language…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Case (Grammar), Descriptive Linguistics, Grammar
Schachter, Paul; Otanes, Fe T. – 1972
This reference text of Tagalog grammar provides extensive description with illustrative examples of the language. Language classification and grammatical analysis are predicated on principles of transformational generative grammar. Seven categories of materials include: (1) pronunciation, (2) basic sentence structure, (3) nominals and their…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Adverbs, Descriptive Linguistics, Form Classes (Languages)
Welmers, William E. – 1968
Wukari and Takum, two dialects of Jukun, are studied in this text, intended for both the trained linguist and the less trained student. The Jukun tribe is estimated to number 25,000 people living in the Benue River sections of Nigeria. Although the study is not intended to be comparative, some statements are included that indicate the patterned…
Descriptors: Adjectives, African Culture, African Languages, African Literature
