The Languages of Japan and Korea provides detailed descriptions
of the major varieties of languages in the region, both modern and
pre-modern, within a common format, producing a long-needed
introductory reference source. Korean, Japanese, Ainu, and
representative members of the main groupings of the Ryukyuan chain
are discussed for the first time in great detail in a single
work.
The volume is divided into language sketches, the majority of
which are broken down into sections on phonology, orthography,
morphology, syntax and lexicon. Specific emphasis is placed on
aspects of syntactic interest, including speech levels, honorifics
and classifiers. Each language variety is represented in
Roman-based transcription, although its own script (where there is
such orthography) and IPA transcriptions are used sparingly where
appropriate.
The dialects of both the modern and oldest forms of the
languages are given extensive treatment, with a primary focus on
the differences from the standard language.
These synchronic snapshots are complemented by a discussion of
both the genetic and areal relationships between languages in the
region.
With contributions from a variety of scholars of the highest
reputation, The Language of Japan and Korea is a much needed and
highly useful tool for professionals and students in linguistics,
as well as area studies specialists.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Language Family Series |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Editors: |
Nicolas Tranter
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
528 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-46287-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-46287-8 |
Barcode: |
9780415462877 |
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