R. David Zorc

R. David Zorc, also known as R. David Paul Zorc, was born in 1943. He is an American linguist, which means he studies languages. Zorc is especially famous for his work on Austronesian languages and the languages spoken in the Philippines. His research helps us understand how these languages work and how they are related to each other. By studying these languages, Zorc has made important contributions to the field of linguistics, helping people around the world learn more about language and communication.

Education

R. David Zorc finished his studies with top honors, earning a degree in Philosophy from Georgetown University in 1965. After that, he spent time working with people in the Philippines as part of the Peace Corps. Later, he got more training in language studies and finished his highest degree in Linguistics in 1975 at Cornell University. His big project for that degree was all about the Bisayan languages.

Career

From 1976 to 1986, Zorc worked as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Australian Linguistics.

Zorc helped create important books about Austronesian languages, like the Comparative Austronesian Dictionary from 1995. He also wrote dictionaries, including one for Tagalog slang in 1991. Besides Austronesian languages, Zorc also wrote about Armenian, Nguni languages, and Cushitic languages.

Proto-Austronesian Austronesian languages Armenian Nguni languages Cushitic languages

Personal life

R. David Zorc lives in Wheaton, Maryland. He was born in 1943 and is known for studying languages, especially those spoken in the Philippines.

Selected publications

R. David Zorc wrote many books and articles about languages, especially those spoken in the Philippines and Australia. Some of his important works include studies on Australian Aboriginal languages, dictionaries for Yolngu-Matha, and research on the relationships between different Philippine languages. His publications also explore how sounds and meanings in these languages have changed over time.