Dialectology, typology, diachrony, and contact linguistics: a multi-layered perspective in Purepecha

Claudine Chamoreau

doi:10.1524/stuf.2012.0002

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Dialectology, typology, diachrony, and contact linguistics: a multi-layered perspective in Purepecha

Claudine Chamoreau

Published/Copyright: March 13, 2012

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From the journal STUF - Language Typology and Universals Volume 65 Issue 1

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The aim of this paper is to explore the relations between four domains dealing with linguistic variation: dialectology, typology, diachrony, and contact linguistics. I will contribute to dialectal research that includes syntactic questions by exploring the typological and geographical variations in the position of the indefinite article in the noun phrase in Purepecha. I show that a syntactic focus in dialectal research reveals the dynamic of Purepecha, displaying diachronic change and synchronic variation and revealing social and historical particularities. This dialectal perspective is dynamic and multi-dimensional, with a multi-layered organization.

Keywords: dialectology; typology; diachrony; contact linguistics; Purepecha

Published Online: 2012-03-13

Published in Print: 2012-03

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dialectology; typology; diachrony; contact linguistics; Purepecha