Remarks on the usefulness of different types of transcription, with a particular regard to Turkic comparative studies
SUOMALAIS-UGRILAISEN SEURAN AIKAKAUSKIRJA, vol.93, pp.303-338, 2012 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 93
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: SUOMALAIS-UGRILAISEN SEURAN AIKAKAUSKIRJA
- Page Numbers: pp.303-338
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The article attempts to determine what kind of transcription is best suited for (Turkic) comparative studies. Five questions are asked: what are the features of an ideal transcription, what level of abstraction is most useful, what notation system is most practical, and is it possible for a single transcription to encompass the entire Turkic family. Ultimately, a set of basic rules is proposed together with a small exemplification.