Foreign Language Study Native American Languages
Cree, Language of the Plains
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2004
- Category
- Native American Languages
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889771550
- Publish Date
- Oct 2004
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Cree, Language of the Plains explores some of the intricate grammatical features of a language spoken by a nation which extends from Quebec to Alberta. Although there are five dialects within these geographic boundaries, only the "y" (or Plains) dialect is presented here. The distinction has been made between, on one hand, learning about a language, or building language awareness, and, on the other hand, acquisition of a language acquisition activities. Includes tables showing verb conjugation, placement of person indicators, preverbs, connectives, and endings (singular and plural). There is also a reference grammar and verb list. Standard Roman Orthography is used.
