Standard Language, Phonology and Alphabet

Abstract

Historical events played a big role in the fact that the Kurds still do not have an ownalphabet without obstacles. If those obstacles are known to researchers and if theyinvestigate in them and obtain cultural results, the latter can become a scientificfundament so that step by step the formal Kurdish writing can be built on. Each ofboth alphabets the Kurds have for writing, whether the Arabic or the Latin letters ofthe alphabet are used, has its obstacles and shortcomings. It is possible to resolvethis issue with scientific measurements and understanding of the alphabet in orderto adjust and conform those with the unique needs of the Kurdish language.This thesis called “Standard Language, Phonology and Alphabet” is about the stan-dardization of the language and its relation to phonology and writing. In addition,the attempt to identify the number of phonemes by vowels and consonants ismade. There are some notes registered about writing, as well. The research is abranch of phonology and has taken advantage of the other branches of linguisticmethods whenever needed. This thesis is a descriptive analysis and has not beeninfluenced by any historical events.Kurdish language, standard language, standard alphabet, phonology.