Internal Innovations of Gane Language in South Halmahera, North Maluku

A Historical Linguistics Study

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.201215.019How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Internal innovation, phonology, lexicon, historical linguistics

Abstract

This study explains the internal phonological and lexical innovations in Gane language. An internal innovation refers to transformation or difference of a language in aspect of phonology and lexicon which is not shared, especially, with other languages within a language group or family. For this purpose, interview fieldwork with Gane speakers were conducted using 200 basic vocabulary and 500 cultural vocabulary of Gane language. In addition, an associated data from Taba language that has a close genealogy of kinship with Gane language was also collected. Following the principles of data analysis in the historical linguistics study, data analysis employed a comparison method. Analysis revealed that as a result of historical, geographical and contextual differences, Gane language has undergone internal innovations or changes that distinguish it from other languages, including those that have a close kinship (e.g., Taba language). Secondly, internal innovations occurring in Gane language consisted of innovation in phonology (characterized with regular and irregular changes) and lexicon. Thirdly, to identify phonological and lexical innovations in a language, it requires a sufficient data from other family member of the language group. Fourthly, methodologically, identification of an internal innovation can ideally be done through employing the methodological principles applied in the historical linguistics study. Presumably, internal innovations can also be found in other linguistic aspects, such as morphology, syntax or semantics, areas which are legitimate for study.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Burhanuddin
AU  - Mahyuni
AU  - Sukri
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/12/17
TI  - Internal Innovations of Gane Language in South Halmahera, North Maluku
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 123
EP  - 130
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.201215.019
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.201215.019
ID  - 2020
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