Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150100845

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP150100845

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Kaytetye and Prosodic Theory. This project addresses a central question about language. How well do we understand the structure of syllables and words? The project aims to examine the Australian language (Kaytetye), the unusual word and syllable structure of which suggests that models of syllable and word structure may require significant revision. The project aims to consider the implications of Kaytetye sound structure for general theories of phonology, and more importantly for ideas about universals in language. The project involves extensive documentation of Kaytetye, which is an endangered language. The project is expected to provide a detailed description of Kaytetye sound structures and articles addressing the implications of these findings for phonological theory.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 16-04-2015

End Date: 02-08-2020

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $202,135.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Linguistics | Linguistic Structures (incl. Grammar, Phonology, Lexicon, Semantics) | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Conserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage | Expanding Knowledge in Language, Communication and Culture

Other Keywords

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Conserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage | Expanding Knowledge in Language, Communication and Culture | Linguistic Structures (incl. Grammar, Phonology, Lexicon, Semantics) | Linguistics

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