Alana Johns, Professor
Department of Linguistics, University of Toronto
photo of Alana Johns with Inuktitut co-teacher Saila Michael
My research is concerned with the formal linguistic properties of morphology and syntax. Much of my research has involved theoretical analyses of Inuktitut and other languages with syntactically complex morphology. It is of interest mainly to other linguists.
In 2006 our book Ergativity: Emerging Issues appeared with Springer.
DO YOU SPEAK INUKTITUT? We are looking for fluent Inuktitut speakers for a couple of hours of work now and then. If you are living in Toronto, or even if you are visiting just for a few days, give us a call or e-mail. It's very easy work. We just ask simple questions. You do not have to be able to write.
The Utkuhiksalingmiutut Dictionary Project
In this page you will find my ongoing efforts to put practical language and linguistic information about Inuktitut on-line for the use of Inuit and interested individuals. Inuktitut Syllabic Chart with sounds - check it out!
Here is a little information from my Field Methods class in 2007, who worked on the Cape Dorset dialect.
International Polar Year - IPY 2007-2008
I am a member of an international research group whose aim is to work with northern communities towards the future of languages spoken there. The name of the group is LPEAL
I also work on Language Health, which involves language maintenance and revitalization.
Here is some publicity concerning Arctic Research at the University of Toronto and Canadian Universities and Inuktitut.
I have just started a Blog on Labrador Inuttitut. I am hoping to post some Labrador materials through it - and get some feedback from Nunatsiavummiut. Check it out here.
Phone: 416-978-1761; Dept. 416-978-4029; FAX 416-971-2688
E-mail: ajohns@chass.utoronto.ca
Mail:Department of Linguistics, Robarts Library, 130 St. George, Toronto ON M5S 3H1 CANADA
Last updated July 29, 2009