Chapter 11. Insubordination in Aleut
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Anna Berge
Abstract
Examples of insubordination are well attested in Eskimo languages, but they are rarely noted for the related language Aleut. In this chapter, therefore, I examine the possibility of insubordination in Aleut. The question is complicated by a number of factors, which I address here. For example, for there to be insubordination in a language, there must be subordination; in Aleut, there is little formal distinction between independence and subordination, and the identification of subordinate structures is formally (but not necessarily semantically) problematic. Furthermore, one of the primary mechanisms by which clauses become insubordinate is through ellipsis of an independent clause; this rarely occurs in Aleut. Finally, functions commonly associated with insubordination, e.g. evidentials, exhortations, prohibitions, etc., are often expressed via means other than subordination in Aleut. I conclude that Aleut does not have insubordination; nevertheless, this study may help in understanding the factors that block or disfavor the rise of insubordination.
Abstract
Examples of insubordination are well attested in Eskimo languages, but they are rarely noted for the related language Aleut. In this chapter, therefore, I examine the possibility of insubordination in Aleut. The question is complicated by a number of factors, which I address here. For example, for there to be insubordination in a language, there must be subordination; in Aleut, there is little formal distinction between independence and subordination, and the identification of subordinate structures is formally (but not necessarily semantically) problematic. Furthermore, one of the primary mechanisms by which clauses become insubordinate is through ellipsis of an independent clause; this rarely occurs in Aleut. Finally, functions commonly associated with insubordination, e.g. evidentials, exhortations, prohibitions, etc., are often expressed via means other than subordination in Aleut. I conclude that Aleut does not have insubordination; nevertheless, this study may help in understanding the factors that block or disfavor the rise of insubordination.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Preface vii
- Map ix
- Author affiliations xi
- Chapter 1. The dynamics of insubordination 1
- Chapter 2. On insubordination and cooptation 39
- Chapter 3. Running in the family 65
- Chapter 4. Independent si -clauses in Spanish 89
- Chapter 5. Revisiting the functional typology of insubordination 113
- Chapter 6. Insubordinated conditionals in spoken and non-spoken Italian 145
- Chapter 7. Insubordination in the Tsezic Languages 171
- Chapter 8. Ordinary insubordination as transient discourse 183
- Chapter 9. Insubordination and the establishment of genealogical relationship across Eurasia 209
- Chapter 10. Insubordination in Japanese diachronically 247
- Chapter 11. Insubordination in Aleut 283
- Chapter 12. Insubordination in Sliammon Salish 309
- Chapter 13. Insubordination in interaction 341
- Chapter 14. How fascinating! Insubordinate exclamations 367
- Chapter 15. Routes to insubordination 393
- Language Index 423
- Author Index 425
- Subject Index 429
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Preface vii
- Map ix
- Author affiliations xi
- Chapter 1. The dynamics of insubordination 1
- Chapter 2. On insubordination and cooptation 39
- Chapter 3. Running in the family 65
- Chapter 4. Independent si -clauses in Spanish 89
- Chapter 5. Revisiting the functional typology of insubordination 113
- Chapter 6. Insubordinated conditionals in spoken and non-spoken Italian 145
- Chapter 7. Insubordination in the Tsezic Languages 171
- Chapter 8. Ordinary insubordination as transient discourse 183
- Chapter 9. Insubordination and the establishment of genealogical relationship across Eurasia 209
- Chapter 10. Insubordination in Japanese diachronically 247
- Chapter 11. Insubordination in Aleut 283
- Chapter 12. Insubordination in Sliammon Salish 309
- Chapter 13. Insubordination in interaction 341
- Chapter 14. How fascinating! Insubordinate exclamations 367
- Chapter 15. Routes to insubordination 393
- Language Index 423
- Author Index 425
- Subject Index 429
