ABSTRACT
Within a sociolinguistic scope, the present research work was set to examine
language changes or more precisely, dialect changes at the level of vocabulary in
Pemba speech community. The purpose of this dissertation was to create awareness
among language users of the need to be current with our knowledge of lexis. Also, it
serves to exemplify many vocabulary items that have undergone change in various
ways. Primary data were collected directly from direct elicitation from old aged
people, middle aged people, youth, and linguists. Older and contemporary Swahili
dictionaries and magazines as well as popular reading materials as secondary sources
were used to investigate lexical changes. It was found that certain lexical items had
acquired additional meaning. Some were gradually being replaced with others whilst
others were totally lost. Several factors were reported to contribute to those changes.
Generally, social needs and contacts were found to be the influential factors in
lexical changes. The study used both descriptive and quantitative methods in
analyzing and computing the gathered data. Analysis was done through the excel
program.
Bakar, Z (2021). Factors Contributing To Lexical Changes In Kipemba: A Case Of Chake Chake District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-lexical-changes-in-kipemba-a-case-of-chake-chake-district
Bakar, Zubeida "Factors Contributing To Lexical Changes In Kipemba: A Case Of Chake Chake District" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-lexical-changes-in-kipemba-a-case-of-chake-chake-district. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Bakar, Zubeida . "Factors Contributing To Lexical Changes In Kipemba: A Case Of Chake Chake District". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 30 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-lexical-changes-in-kipemba-a-case-of-chake-chake-district >.
Bakar, Zubeida . "Factors Contributing To Lexical Changes In Kipemba: A Case Of Chake Chake District" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 30, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-lexical-changes-in-kipemba-a-case-of-chake-chake-district