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Re: Q: Standardisation in Cree
Joseph Uher (juher@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu)
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:48:07 -0600
schoneb@uni-muenster.de (Thomas
Schoeneborn) writes:
> For a class about "norm and variation" I am currently seeking for
material
> about the dialects in Cree. The questions I have are:
> - what dialects are there in the Cree language?
> - is there a dialect or a variant of Cree, that can be called "Standard
> Cree"?
> - if yes, when did this standard arise ?
>
> Thomas Schoeneborn
I also am working on a paper this semester, though more general topic: the
development of orthographies (writing systems) for native languages (my
personal interest is Lakota/Dakota/Nakota). The question of written
standardization of oral languages is an important question which I am trying
to find out more about. I would appreciate a copy of any postings in answer
to Thomas' questions, as well as netter's knowledge, insights or reference
sources on the more general "standardization" process -- historic and/or
contemporary.
As always, thanks for sharing the collective wisdom.
Hunter -- juher@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
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