An introduction to African languages /

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This book introduces beginning students and non-specialists to the diversity and richness of African languages. In addition to providing a solid background to the study of African languages, the book presents linguistic phenomena not found in European languages. A goal of this book is to stimulate i...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Childs, George Tucker
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2003.
Subjects:
African languages.
Langues africaines.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY > African Languages.
African languages
Afrikaanse talen.
Afrikanska språk.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • An Introduction to African Languages; Title page; LCC page; Table of contents; Acknowledgements and dedication; Preface; Abbreviations; List of Maps; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 2 The classification of African languages; 3 Phonetics and phonology; 4 Morphology; 5 Syntax and semantics; 6 Historical and typological issues; 7 Social effects on the languages of Africa; Appendices; References; Index.

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