Typological Study of Microvariation in Bantu (Phase 1) (jrp000221)
Keywords
Bantu
Morphosyntax
Semantics
Microvariation
Areas
Sub-Saharan Africa
Website
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About the Project
Project term: April, 2016–March, 2019
One of the most important topics in Bantu language studies in the last decade has been microvariation. In this project, researchers in Bantu language descriptive studies (mainly Japanese Bantuists) first reorganize their research outputs according to the new framework, i.e., by parameters proposed in studies of microvariation and also develop our discussion on the languages of the study. Second, the project will make our research outputs available to many Bantuists worldwide, enabling us to join the discussion to propose new analysis parameters in cooperation with overseas Bantuists.
Yuko ABE, Project Coordinator (Associate Professor, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University)
“Microvariation found in noun modification clauses of Bantu
languages - Proposal of new parameters-”
All members
Discussion “Brainstorming and matching of participants’ research projects based on the microvariation parameters. Preparing plan to pursue the research projects in the coming years”
Date/Time: Fri 3 Mar 2017 10:30–18:00 (open meeting), Sat 4 Mar 2017 10:30–18:00 (closed meeting), Sun 5 Mar 2017 10:30–18:00 (closed meeting)
Venue: Room 304, ILCAA
Language: English
Jointly sponsored by Linguistic Dynamics Science 3 (LingDy3) and JSPS Program for Advancing Strategic International Networks to Accelerate the Circulation of Talented Researchers, “A collaborative network for usage-based research on lesser-studied languages”
3 Mar
10:30–13:00 Marten, Lutz, Hannah Gibson and Rozenn Guerois (SOAS, University of London)
“Basic concepts and perspectives on micro-parametric approach to Bantu morphosyntax [interim]”
14:30–16:00 Bostoen, Koen (Gent University)
“Micro-variation and historical reconstruction in the West-Coastal Bantu languages”
16:15–17:45 Gastor Mapunda (University of Dar es Salaam)
“An Account of Contact-Induced Language Instability in the Tanzanian Ngoni Language”
17:45–18:00 All members & Discussants: Kumiko MIYAZAKI (State University of Zanzibar), Sayaka KUTSUKAKE (Osaka University)
Questions and Answers, Discussion
Yuko ABE (ILCAA Joint Researcher, ILCAA Research Associate)
Closing remarks.
18:30–20:30 Reception.
4 Mar
All members
“Workshop based on Parameters of Bantu morphosyntactic variation: Master list”
5 Mar
All members
“Workshop based on Parameters of Bantu morphosyntactic variation: Master list”