Skotchiau village recordings

Abstract

Five cassette tapes recorded in Skotchiau (Skotiau) village, Sandaun Province at the end of 2002/beginning of 2003.

Languages include: Mnanki: In 2002 noted to be quite strong, kids learning, probably about 100 speakers in Skotiau village, and apparently also spoken in other villages. Probably classified as a variety of Manem. Manem: In 2002 noted to be in a similar situation to Mnanki (not as strong as Mnanki in Skotiau village but is apparently spoken in 5 other villages). Arso: Small amount recorded with a single female speaker, living in Skotchiau village, no other details known. Other languages spoken in the village in 2002 included Tok Pisin and Papuan Malay/Bahasa. Show more