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Post by ilirdardani on Nov 27, 2008 16:33:36 GMT -5
The dictionaries are online ones so that readers can double check the data on their own. be patient. But you agree that you're not an expert on languages, specifically on the Albanian language. Speak up HD, say a couple of sentences in Albanian, you seem to know the connection with other languages, it is expected from you to at least show some knowledge of the language. Otherwise, the mods can close the thread.
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Post by highduke on Nov 27, 2008 16:39:58 GMT -5
If i was analyzing the grammar, syntax and morphology, then my lack of speaking albAnian would factor in, but im just doing COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS for which you dont need an exhaustive knowledge, just some dictionaries.
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Post by meltdown711 on Nov 27, 2008 16:45:54 GMT -5
Thats exactly what comparative linguistics involves...
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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Nov 27, 2008 16:47:13 GMT -5
Comparative linguistics (originally comparative philology) is a branch of historical linguistics that is concerned with comparing languages in order to establish their historical relatedness. Languages may be related by convergence through borrowing or by genetic descent. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_linguistics----- Contact linguistics examines the linguistic results of contact between the speakers of different languages, particular as evidenced in loan words. Any empirical study of loans is by definition historical in focus and therefore forms part of the subject matter of historical linguistics. One of the goals of etymology is to establish which items in a language's vocabulary result from linguistic contact. This is also an important issue both for the comparative method and for the lexical comparison methods, since failure to recognize a loan may distort the findings. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_linguistics----- Etymology is the study of the history of words — when they entered a language, from what source, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EtymologyPS: I think what HD is trying to do here (when he is being civil or refined in addressing others and expressing his ideas as today) has to do with all three subjects above especially with the last one.www.etymonline.com/
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Post by meltdown711 on Nov 27, 2008 17:55:24 GMT -5
Aadmin, here it is from wiki:
The fundamental technique of comparative linguistics is to compare phonological systems, morphological systems, syntax and the lexicon of two or more languages using a technique known as the comparative method.
This involves an intense study of the language, which Highduke cannot do due to his lack of knowledge in any of the fields which therefore renders his study worthless. Its about as worthwhile as the 'Black Athena' study where a person who has no real knowledge of the subject tries to make a strong argument within it. Moreover its politically motivated... meaning that he lookes for similarities and tries hard to find them rather than actually compare. When you look for something hard enough, you will find it... What is more, he ignores evidence that goes contrary to what he is seeking.
Studying words that sound similar isnt comparative linguistics...
We never mentioned contact linguistics, thats altogether different. Highduke is trying to compare the two languages, which he does not know, and trying to make inferences on them through childish and politically motivated means...
Highduke, can you give us any clue into the phonological systems, morphological systems, syntax and the lexicon of these two particular languages? Please do tell us what youve learned. Before any comparative study of a language can be done, an actual knowledge of the language must be attained...
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Post by highduke on Nov 27, 2008 18:28:53 GMT -5
Relax. youll see it in a month, Rinia. If you think its all BS, ok, whateva, don't waste your time like you lamented doing on pg3. but you know it aint BS, thats why you keep coming back. btw, i'll self-publish my website research in Serbia for $3000 even though I already reach a more diverse & numerous readership with my website. Google 'greater serbia' or 'origin of the serbs' or '... albanians' my research is in the top 5-10 results. i have a virtual world-wide monopoly on these subjects
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Post by meltdown711 on Nov 27, 2008 18:49:23 GMT -5
I keep coming back because I cant just leave without answering and what annoys me is how easily so many are taken by your quack arguments simply because it suits their political bias.
Dont put words in my mouth, your a sad hack...
Conspiracy theories and quack 'historians' tend to get a lot of attention
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Post by highduke on Nov 27, 2008 19:15:24 GMT -5
Scanned pages from books by ancient historians, contemporary Albanian, Croatian & Western scholars & genealogists are taken seriously which is why 1/3 of my visitors have my site set as their homepage. My colleagues are profs & academics WORLD-WIDE, like the one who sent me the glossary. You are scared of my influence & the implications of my research having a monopoly & you should be.
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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Nov 28, 2008 2:52:49 GMT -5
filtered out the 'noise'.
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