James Neil Sneddon PhD. was Associate Professor in the School of Languages and Linguistics at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
He has many years’ experience in the teaching of Indonesian language and linguistics.
He studied Linguistics and Indonesian at the University of Sydney. He obtained his PhD in Linguistics in 1974 at the Australian National University. His thesis topic was “Tondano Phonology and Grammar”.
He currently resides in Brisbane, Australia. He has published extensively on Indonesian language such as:
Indonesian Reference Grammar
It provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical manner. It can readily be used by teachers and senior students who have no linguistic background. The common grammatical terms used are all clearly defined in an extensive glossary. By providing detailed information in a format meaningful to both teachers and students, Indonesian Reference Grammar fills a serious gap in the available resources.The Indonesian Language: Its History And Role In Modern Society
Colloquial Jakartan Indonesian
It aims to describe aspects of the Indonesian language as spoken by educated Jakartans in everyday interactions. This style of language is in many ways significantly different from the formal language of government and education, to the extent that it deserves separate consideration. While formal Indonesian has been the subject of a considerable amount of description very little attention has been paid to informal styles of the language.
Indonesian: A Comprehensive Grammar
This reference grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical manner. It is a complete reference guide to the language as it is spoken and written by native speakers and can readily be used by speakers of Indonesian who have no linguistic background. It aims to be a linguistically rigorous and consistent description but as free as possible of linguistic jargon. All the major structures of Indonesian, from words to complex sentences, are described in detail.
Understanding Indonesian Grammar: A Student’s Reference And Workbook.
Designed primarily for intermediate and advanced students in senior years of high school and at university. It provides a clear, non-technical description of the important structures in the language, together with practical exercises. It can be used with any Indonesian language course. The comprehensiveness and flexibility of Understanding Indonesian Grammar make it an indispensable resource for students and teachers of Indonesian.
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