The Semiotic Constitution of Kamsa Ritual Language.

McDowell, John H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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The Semiotic Constitution of Kamsa Ritual Language.

McDowell, John H.

Language in Society, v12 n1 p23-46 Mar 1983

Examines Kamsa ritual language and describes a model (based on accessibility, formalization, and efficacy) for specifying its semiotic constitution. (EKN)

Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Ethnography, Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Role, Language Usage, Semiotics, Sociolinguistics

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Language: English

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