Sources & Acknowledgments
A comprehensive overview of the academic sources, contributors, and organizations that have made this Kifuliiru language documentation project possible.
Primary Documentation
The foundational academic work that forms the basis of our Kifuliiru language documentation
Dr. Roger Van Otterloo
2015
Fuliiru Narrative Discourse
SIL International
Foundational work on Kifuliiru language structure and narrative discourse patterns
Key Contributions:
Additional Academic Sources
Supporting academic literature and research that informs our understanding of Kifuliiru
Lewis, M. Paul, et al.
2014
Ethnologue: Languages of the World
Comprehensive language classification and documentation
Guthrie, Malcolm
1971
Comparative Bantu
Comparative analysis of Bantu language family
Maho, Jouni Filip
2009
NUGL Online
New Updated Guthrie List for Bantu languages
Community Contributors
The native speakers and cultural experts who make this project authentic
Bafuliiru Community
Native Kifuliiru speakers providing authentic language data and cultural context
Current Documentation Efforts
Ongoing work to preserve and promote the Kifuliiru language
Vocabulary Documentation
Comprehensive dictionary development with multiple language translations
Interactive Learning Materials
Digital resources for language learning and preservation
Digital Preservation
Long-term archiving and accessibility of language resources
Supporting Organizations
Organizations and institutions that provide funding, resources, and support for this project
Indigenous Language Digital Initiative
Supporting digital documentation of endangered languages
Cultural Preservation Foundation
Preserving cultural heritage through language documentation
Digital Humanities Consortium
Advancing digital humanities research and tools
We acknowledge that language documentation is an ongoing process. While we strive for accuracy and comprehensiveness, we welcome feedback and additional contributions from the Bafuliiru community and linguistic experts to continue improving this resource.