Morphological Atlas of Kalar Sub-Dialect

Faris, Kwestan Burhan; Tahir, Shahab Taib

doi:10.25130/Lang.9.4.P2.6

	Morphological Atlas of Kalar Sub-Dialect
Journal of Language Studies
Volume 9, Issue 4, Part 2, December 2025, Pages 105-125 PDF (2.31 M)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.25130/Lang.9.4.P2.6
Authors
Kwestan Burhan Faris¹; Shahab Taib Tahir²
¹Garmian University
²Raparin University
Abstract
The Linguistic Atlas is the outcome of researches focused on the dialects of various languages. It is a publication that presents a collection of maps, each displaying linguistic data gathered from different regions. These maps use specific symbols to represent information related to various aspects of speech, such as pronunciation, grammar, and meaning. This study, titled (Morphological Atlas of Kalar sub-dialect) aims to analyze the morphological atlas of (15) linguistic variables and map them geographically. The study was conducted using a combination of (descriptive, fieldwork, and statistical) methods, following the French model. Using this approach, the lexical variables of the Garmian-sub-dialect of Kalar were analyzed and plotted on a geographical map. Following the selection and identification of linguistic variables, the study was conducted within the geographical scope of Kalar, which comprises four townships and 171 villages. A total of 39 villages were selected for the research, with 1 to 7 speakers participating from each. Data were gathered through interviews and questionnaires involving participants of different ages and educational levels, with a particular emphasis on elderly and illiterate individuals. After analyzing the recorded linguistic variables, the data were processed using middle average to accurately determine the percentage distribution of responses.
Keywords
Linguistic Atlas; Morphological Atlas; Linguistic Variables; Grammatical Morphemes; Kalar sub-Dialect

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