Ponapean Reference Grammar

Kenneth L. Rehg; Damian G. Sohl

Published by University of Hawaii Press 1981

Ponapean Reference Grammar

Kenneth L. Rehg and Damian G. Sohl

In the series PALI Language Texts—Micronesia

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824844257

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About this book

Here is the most comprehensive description to date of the indigenous language of the island of Ponape. Designed as a reference volume for Ponapean educators, particularly those working in bilingual education programs, this work will also be of value to English-speaking students of Ponapean and to scholars of other Pacific languages and cultures.

The grammar begins with useful background information on Ponape and Ponapean and then systematically explores the phonology, morphology, and syntax of this language. Separate treatment is given to Ponapean honorific speech styles. Also included are an appendix of current Ponapean spelling conventions and a bibliography of selected books and articles useful in the study of this language.

This new work is a companion volume to the Ponapean-English Dictionary by the same authors.

Author / Editor information

Rehg Kenneth L. :

Kenneth L. Rehg is assistant professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii.Sohl Damian G. :

Damian G. Sohl, a native speaker of Ponapean, was formerly director of the Ponape Department of Education and is currently director of the Ponape State Hospital.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	XIII
1 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 The Sound System of Ponapean Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	20
3 Words: Their Structure and Function Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
4 Nouns and Noun Phrases Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	116
5 Verbs and Verb Phrases Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	193
6 Sentences Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	276
7 Honorific Speech Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	359
Appendix: Ponapean Orthography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	377
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	383
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Language: English
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
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Pages
- Main content: 416

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Published: May 25, 2021
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