Kriyol syntax : the Portuguese-based Creole language of Guinea-Bissau / Alain Kihm.

This book describes the Portuguese-based Creole which is widely spoken as a first language in Guinea-Bissau. The study focuses on one variety, 'central Kriyol', and its main aim is to present a complete description of the grammar of the language. The theoretical framework for the syntactic...

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Main Author: Kihm, Alain
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, ©1994.
Series:Creole language library ; v. 14.
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Summary:This book describes the Portuguese-based Creole which is widely spoken as a first language in Guinea-Bissau. The study focuses on one variety, 'central Kriyol', and its main aim is to present a complete description of the grammar of the language. The theoretical framework for the syntactic analysis is purposely eclectic but relies primarily on Generalized Phrase Structure Grammar, and ample attention is paid to the cognitive or semantic dimension in the explanation of linguistic facts. After a short introduction on the history and phonology of the language and the organization of the study, th.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 310 pages) : illustrations, map
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-305) and index.
ISBN:9789027276674
9027276676
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
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