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This dissertation presents a quasi-experimental research study aimed at an analytical study of the Burmese aspectual system of dialects spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar. The research objectives were threefold: 1), to examine the syntactic and semantic functions of aspect in Burmese, (2) to analyze the influence of the Danubyu dialect on the Burmese aspectual system, and (3) to illustrate the aspectual characteristics shared by Burmese that represent the areal typologies of Burmese languages in Myanmar. This mixed-method research involved 71 participants from Danubyu Township, Myanmar. Data collection and analysis were conducted using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research methods included open in-depth interviews, participant observations, and statistical analysis using SPSS. The findings from the in-depth interviews highlighted several critical aspects of the Burmese aspectual system. Firstly, aspect in Burmese is marked with operators that predominantly follow the main verb, although some precede it. Many of these aspect markers originate from full lexical verbs, which still retain active usage. This dual function is significant as the operators' functions are determined by the combination of the inherent semantic features of their lexical sources and the verbs they modify. This interaction influences the structure of the verbal complex and the clause. Secondly, the study provided valuable insights into the positioning of aspectual operators in relation to the main verb and other grammatical markers within the verbal complex. The semantics of the operators largely determine their order concerning the main verb and other operators, highlighting the importance of semantic features in syntactic structuring. Quantitative analysis using SPSS indicated a significant change in the use of the aspectual system of the dialect spoken in Danubyu before and after the experiment. The mean score difference ranged from 1.66 to 3.56, illustrating a notable shift in aspectual usage due to the experimental intervention. Overall, this research underscores the dynamic nature of the Burmese aspectual system and its susceptibility to dialectal influences. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the syntactic and semantic functions of aspect in Burmese and provide a basis for further linguistic studies on Burmese dialects and their areal typologies. This study not only highlights the intricate relationship between lexical sources and grammatical markers but also emphasizes the evolving nature of language influenced by regional dialects. The study’s mixed-method approach offers a comprehensive analysis, combining qualitative insights with quantitative data to highlight the complexity and variability of aspectual marking in Burmese. 

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This dissertation presents a quasi-experimental research study aimed at an analytical study of the Burmese aspectual system of dialects spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar. The research objectives were threefold: 1), to examine the syntactic and semantic functions of aspect in Burmese, (2) to analyze the influence of the Danubyu dialect on the Burmese aspectual system, and (3) to illustrate the aspectual characteristics shared by Burmese that represent the areal typologies of Burmese languages in Myanmar. This mixed-method research involved 71 participants from Danubyu Township, Myanmar. Data collection and analysis were conducted using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research methods included open in-depth interviews, participant observations, and statistical analysis using SPSS. The findings from the in-depth interviews highlighted several critical aspects of the Burmese aspectual system. Firstly, aspect in Burmese is marked with operators that predominantly follow the main verb, although some precede it. Many of these aspect markers originate from full lexical verbs, which still retain active usage. This dual function is significant as the operators' functions are determined by the combination of the inherent semantic features of their lexical sources and the verbs they modify. This interaction influences the structure of the verbal complex and the clause. Secondly, the study provided valuable insights into the positioning of aspectual operators in relation to the main verb and other grammatical markers within the verbal complex. The semantics of the operators largely determine their order concerning the main verb and other operators, highlighting the importance of semantic features in syntactic structuring. Quantitative analysis using SPSS indicated a significant change in the use of the aspectual system of the dialect spoken in Danubyu before and after the experiment. The mean score difference ranged from 1.66 to 3.56, illustrating a notable shift in aspectual usage due to the experimental intervention. Overall, this research underscores the dynamic nature of the Burmese aspectual system and its susceptibility to dialectal influences. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the syntactic and semantic functions of aspect in Burmese and provide a basis for further linguistic studies on Burmese dialects and their areal typologies. This study not only highlights the intricate relationship between lexical sources and grammatical markers but also emphasizes the evolving nature of language influenced by regional dialects. The study’s mixed-method approach offers a comprehensive analysis, combining qualitative insights with quantitative data to highlight the complexity and variability of aspectual marking in Burmese. 

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