Superimposing Linguistic Maps to Trace Linguistic Changes

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  • Chitsuko Fukushima Niigata Women's College

Abstract

Linguistic maps can be combined to obtain more information necessary for constructing the linguistic history of the surveycd area. The author has been involved in the development of the SEAL system, a software system for personal computers to process data in linguistic geography and make linguistic maps. There arc ways of integrating linguistic maps using the system which will be introduced, including new features in the program, which entail literally superimposing linguistic maps on the screen.

Author Biography

Chitsuko Fukushima, Niigata Women's College

Professor, Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development, Department of International Studies and Regional Development

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2007-09-26

How to Cite

Fukushima, C. (2007). Superimposing Linguistic Maps to Trace Linguistic Changes. Linguistica Atlantica, 27, 40–45. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/la/article/view/22617

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