Okinawan grammars?

[tsukikage]

So... I have to write a 15-20 page paper this semester basically summarizing a complete overview (phonological, morphological, syntactic and pragmatic) of some language (either that, or discuss several languages with regards to a single phenomenon ), and my language choice is due tomorrow. So far I'm thinking either Korean or Okinawan. Okinawan would be really interesting, but... I'm not sure if I'll be able to find a decent book (much less, books) on Okinawan grammar, so maybe I should just stay on the safe side?
Anyways, I guess I was just wondering if any of you guys knew of any good resources that I could use if I chose Okinawan as my subject. I'll do some more research myself, but if no-one can think of anything, I'll just go with Korean.

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the Okinawan Language Text by Dr. Mitsugu Sakihara

http://www2.rpa.net/~joeroa/hogen.htm

Etsuko Higa's Master of Arts thesis, Okinawan Classical Music: Analysis of Vocal Performance, UH, 1976

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawan

Okinawan (Okinawan: ucinaaguci) Spoken: southern and central districts of the Okinawan mainland and the surrounding minor islands, Standard: traditionally Shuri, modern Naha, Speakers: 900000


http://www.columbia.edu/~hds2/BIB95/00okinawa_frost.htm
In recent years Ryukyu and Okinawa have become topics of interest for a growing number of scholars. A few years ago, when I first became interested in Okinawa, I was uncertain where to begin looking for information, and after only a few searches using online library catalogues and Internet search engines, I soon found an overwhelming array of materials. With my own experiences in mind, I decided to compile an annotated bibliography that would provide those who are less familiar with Okinawa and Ryukyu with information on a better, more organized way to begin researching Okinawan and Ryukyuan history. But rather than compiling a comprehensive bibliography of works related to the history of Ryukyu and Okinawa, I have sought to provide a basic guide to the most significant and/or helpful Okinawa-related reference materials, bibliographies, and compilations found in Columbia’s libraries (with one exception). I also surveyed a number of websites and selected and described five that I found particularly useful. I was aided in the compilation process by two scholars familiar with Okinawan/Ryukyuan resources, Prof. Amanda Stinchecum and Stan Meyer, who both offered a number of helpful recommendations.

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