This thesis is concerned with the description of Yulu, a language which has not previously been subjected to modern linguistic analysis. Thus this thesis has two important aspects. Firstly, however remote a Language, its description adds a valuable contribution to linguistic knowledge. Secondly, its description tests the validity of linguistic theories in general and the theory used in this work in particular; as a linguist should not only be able to describe one universal but any number of parallel universes of speech-phenomena, namely different languages or dialects or even idiolects. Since the theory has been instrumental in describing the phonological system of Yulu in a consistent and adequate manner, it has once again proved its usefulness as a 'general' linguistic theory. The theory applied is that of Professor J. W. F. Mulder and is a sub-component of his 'Axiomatic Functionalist Linguistics'. This thesis is divided into three parts. Part I, dealing with the theoretical background, comprises twelve chapters, of which the first four provide an introduction to the basic principles of axiomatic functionalism. The remaining eight chapters introduce the theoretical notions of phonological theory and analysis as practised by axiomatic functionalists. Chapter I deals with the axiomatic functionalist principle of maintaining a strict distinction between the linguistic theory, linguistic descriptions, and the speech-phenomena and also with the basic criteria for evaluating both the linguistic theory and linguistic descriptions. Chapter II, dealing with the 'hypothetico-deductive Method', explains the philosophical principles underlying the axiomatic functionalist approach, Chapter III deals with 'The origin and scope of the theory'. Chapter IV explains the definition of 'language' as "a semiotic system with a 'double articulation'" (Mulder 1968). Chapter V covers 'The domain of phonology'; Chapter VI 'The notion "phoneme" as defined in axiomatic functionalism'; Chapter VIII 'The "abstract" approach to phonology'; Chapter VIII is concerned with 'Identity and distinctive function of a phoneme'; Chapter IX with 'Phonematics'; Chapter X with 'Neutralization' and 'archiphoneme'; Chapter XI with 'phonemes and their realizations (allophony)'; and Chapter XII with 'Phonotactics’. Part II, consists of one basic chapter, and is intended to give general background information about Yulu - the language whose phonological analysis we are concerned with in this thesis. Part III, dealing with the actual phonological analysis consists of five chapters. Chapter I deals with 'The phonemes of Yulu and their realizations'; Chapter II 'Neutralization' and 'Concord'; Chapter III 'Classificatory calculus in Yulu'; Chapter IV 'Phonotactic distribution in Yulu'; and Chapter V 'The tones of Yulu'.

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The problem addressed by the student was the creation of private, separate spaces within a larger area. It was determined that folding screens could be utilized in a variety of settings and situations thereby providing a flexible solution.As the creation of the folding screens progressed, the student was exposed to ideas and motivating concepts within the artworld which influenced him to consider a more sculptural response to the problem. A shift of the emphasis from the purely functional to a viewer oriented. perceptual interaction with the sculptural space was the result; although the sculptures did not have the obvious usefulness of the folding screens, the student found the sculptures to be personally useful in his artistic development.The primary method of constuction utilized was welding. Several of the sculptures were the result of combining wooden elements and assemblages with welded steel. Sevendifferent artworks were created, three being folding screens and four being sculptural barriers. / Department of Art

The goal of this project was to create a mobile structure in which a suite of paintings could be transported and viewed. When the structure and paintings are arranged as an "installation," they will create a more active role for a "viewer" who could then be defined as a "participant." The participant would be involved in the assembly of the environment and would find more opportunities for interaction in the assembled environment than he or she would in a traditional gallery or museum setting. A description and explanation of the processes involved in the creation of this project is preceded by a discussion of different historical, cultural, and methodological ways by which artwork is or has been presented. Also referenced are different artists and philosophies that informed this project. / Department of Art

Thesis (doctoral)--Macquarie University, 2002.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2006. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references: leaf 210-218.

Thesis (M.Arch.) - Carleton University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-73). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.