Prospectus

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Linguistic Structures of Indian America: North America and Mesoamerica

Course
2008-2009

In this survey, students get a profound knowledge of the linguistic diversity and general typology of Amerindian languages. In the first semester focus will be on the languages of North America and Mesoamerica.

Timetable

to be announced

Method of Instruction

seminar

A la carte and contract teaching

no

Course objectives

Providing the students with an in-depth overview of the typology of the Amerindian languages of North America and Mesoamerica.

Required reading

M. Mithun: The Languages of Native North America

Examination

to be announced

Information

with Prof. dr. W. Adelaar and/or Dr. G. Rowicka.

Blackboard/webpage

no