Xibe Language Revitalization and Documentation Project
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Date
2011-03-20
Authors
Jang, Taeho
Lim, Kyungsuk
Payne, Thomas
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Publisher
University of Oregon Office of International Affairs
Abstract
Xibe (also Romanized as Sibo, Xibo, and Sibe) is a Manchu-Tungus language
spoken by approximately 40,000 individuals in Northwestern China (Xinjiang Uygur
[Uighur] Autonomous Region), and is one of the 56 recognized ethnic minorities in
China. Xibe of Xinjiang is the only currently viable member of the Southwestern
branch of the Tungusic language family, and is closely related to the nearly extinct
Manchu language. The Tungusic languages are completely unrelated to the modern
majority language, Chinese. Xibe possesses a rich literature employing a slightly
revised version of the Manchu script, as represented in the title bar of this poster.
The current collaborative project involves morphological and syntactic analysis
leading to a linguistic grammar, a dictionary, and a collection of indigenous Xibe
stories in support of indigenous Xibe language description and documentation
goals. The products of this research will contribute to the continued use and vitality
of the Xibe language and culture.
Description
1 page poster
Keywords
Sibo, Sibe, Xibe, Tungus-Manchu languages