The distribution of the Kurdish dialects according to the theory of waves: the Surchi sub-dialect as an example.

Abstract

The Wave Theory explains the expansion process of accents in any language. The language change wave starts from the centre the same as water waves based on the current theory. The wave decreases as it departs from the centre. This study focuses on the effects of language change wave of Kurdish language accents, Nawarst and Zhwrw, on Surchy accent.

Swrchy accent has been affected through changing waves of both accents, Nawarst and Zhwrw, due to its geographical location. Hence, the Swrchy accent has become the centre of reaching the other two accents as the propositions of both accents are clearly noticed. This study mainly focuses on the cross points of both accents and their nature separately. Similarities and differences of both accents are also elaborated.

The study reaches crucial conclusions based on the linguistics examples of both accents; the study specifies the locations between both accents and their effects. The study contains three chapters. Chapter one is devoted introduction to the study, Chapter tow includes the theoretical framework, the expansion process of accents, and Wave theory. Chapter three maintains the analytical process of Swrchy accent based on the reflection of both accents