This thesis was written to explore the structural case patterns of the Burushaski sentence and to examine the different participant coding systems which appear between noun marking and verb agreement. Verb suffixes follow nominative alignment patterns of agreement, while the verb prefix agrees with the affected argument as determined by semantic relations, as opposed to syntactic ones. The agent noun phrase is directly marked when highly active or volitional, suggesting a system of agent marking on the noun phrase and nominative alignment on the verb suffix. Nominative alignment also allows for a less marked presence of passive voice. Burushaski's agent marking is not entirely consistent; however, its nominative alignment is consistent. The conclusion is that Burushaski is not an ergative language at all.

Transcription and translation of the recording of Bano, a speaker of Hunza Burushaski, narrating the story of Baqti Jamaal and Alqash.

Transcription of Bano reciting “Bilbal Wazir” in the Hunza dialect. This is a popular story about Minister Bilbal, who was once a worker, and spent his money before he came home t his wife. He then proves his wisdom by not doing what he was told, and became a minister. Transcription is done in Burushaski with translations in English.

Transcription and translation of the recording of Gul Nasreen, a speaker of Hunza Burushaski, discussing the folk song of Barguun with other Burushaski speakers.

Transcription and translation of the recording of Muhammad Jabir, a speaker of Nagar Burushaski, narrating the history of Hoper Nagar.

Transcription and translation of the recording of Muneem Dawar, a speaker of Hunza Burushaski, talking about proverbs by Ustaad Qadir (or Ustaad Qadiro, sometimes also referred to as "Berich Qadiro", although the term "Berich" is perceived as derogatory by the native speakers. The term "Berish" (Pl. Bericho) was used for the musician class which was socially stigmatized in the past).

Transcription and translation of the recording of Mahida Murad, a speaker of Hunza Burushaski, narrating the story of a flying horse and a giant monster.

Transcription and translation of the recording of Muneeb Dawar narrating the story of "Daado Puno" ('grandfather Puno') -- a true story. Muneem is a speaker of Hunza Burushaski.