Research Papers/Topics in Linguistics

Passive Design Strategies For Cooling Residential Buildings In Hot Climate (International And Local Case Studies

ABSTRACT Passive design is designing the building in ways and methods that helps to make this building thermally comfortable with the least use of electric power. passive design includes considering the design of all building's elements " walls ceilings and floors" and that to help reduce thermal gain in the building. The objective of this research is first identify passive design and its objectives and the meaning of thermal comfort which is the main goal to be achieved through passive desig...

Mwingiliano Matini Wa Maumbo Ya Fasihi Simulizi Ya Kiafrika Na Matini Teule Za Biblia

ABSTRACT The Holy Bible has its major pillars in the traditions of the Jews, thus, it is a collection of books that have genres of oral literature. Though a lot of research has been done on the genres of oral literature, very little has been done on the intertextuality of the genres of oral literature in the Bible. This study intended to evaluate the genres of oral literature in selected books of the Bible so as to fill this gap. The research aimed at analyzing the interxtuality nature of ora...

Assessment Of Reading Skills Development In Public Secondary Schools In Emuhaya District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The significance of reading skills in the development of English as a second language cannot be underrated. The Kenyan secondary schools curriculum for English requires a student to have developed competence in reading skills by the time they sit for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations at form four. However, some students do not meet the standards which are required by the Kenyan secondary schools English curriculum even though they have done the fourth form final e...

Linguistic Features Of In-Group Language Among Construction Workers In Gem Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Communication is the essence of human interaction. The nature of communication is dependent on interaction between two or more individuals. Construction sites in Gem sub-County, Kenya bring together a variety of people of diverse interests, lifestyles and specializations. Construction workers engage in communication processes which exhibit diversity, since they apparently have a specific language for the in-group which is explicitly understood by themselves to the exclusion of non-wo...

Word Level Strategies Used To Attain Functional Lukabras Equivalence In The Translation Of Mulembe Fm Luhya Newscasts

ABSTRACT The role of vernacular FM radio stations as a tool for communicating in Kenya should be underscored. Accordingly, Mulembe FM is a vernacular radio station targeting listeners of the Luhya dialects spoken in Western Kenya which employs newscasters drawn from different Luhya dialects. Although theLuhya dialects exhibit vast lexical mismatches, Mulembe FM hiring policy is that the presenters use their dialects in the newscast translation on the assumption that the dialects are mutually ...

Uchanganuzi Wa Kileksikografia Wa Hiponimia Za Leksimu Nomino Na Vitenzi Vya Kiswahili Na Tafsiri Zake Katika Kiluo

ABSTRACT Despite the existence of hyponymy in various word categories, Kiswahili studies have tended to consider nominal hyponymy disregarding other categories such as verbs, adverbs and adjectives. These studies have also been conducted without clear linguistic approaches of classification and appropriate theoretical basis. In addition, no structural and stylistic studies on hyponymy have been conducted between Kiswahili and other African languages. Therefore, the study analysed lexicographi...

Socio- Cultural Influence On Learners’ English Vocabulary Development In Selected Secondary Schools In Lower Nyokal Division, Homa- Bay Town Sub- County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Vocabulary is widely considered as one of the most essential elements of a language. It plays a pivotal role in determining whether or not learners will communicate in a language they have learnt successfully. Extensive knowledge of English vocabulary is believed to be important for the four macro skills thus; reading, listening, speaking and writing. In fact, our lack of English vocabulary knowledge is more likely to result in great difficulty in expressing ourselves both in speakin...

Ubabedume Katika Majigambo Ya Miviga Ya Shilembe Na Mchezasili Wamayomiongoni Mwa Waisukha Nchini Kenya Kwa Mtazamo Wa Kisemantiki

IKISIRI Shughuli nyingi za kijamii hutumia lugha inayopata maana katika muktadha inamotumika. Hali hii imechochea kutaka kujua namna Waisukha wanavyotumia lugha kuendeleza ubabedume katika majigambo yanayoghaniwa kwenye sherehe za upiganishaji fahali kisemantiki. Utafiti huu ulichunguza ubabedume miongoni mwa Waisukha jinsi unavyodhihirika katika Majigambo ya Miviga ya Shilembe na Mchezasili wa Mayo. Vipashio vya lugha vinavyosheheni ubabedume katika majigambo hayo vilihakikiwa kwa mtazamo wa...

Matumizi Ya Rasilimali Za Kiswahili Za Mtandao Wa Kiakademia Na Wanafunzi Wa Kiswahili Wa Chuo Kikuu Cha Maseno

Abstract The Internet has a lot of academic resources that are of significance to university students and their research in regard to various courses. However, most studies have indicated that, most university students use the Internet for entertainment rather than academic purposes. Hence, a lot of Internet academic resources may not be utilised well since most students have no interest in them or they are not aware of their existence. This study has focussed on the use of Kiswahili academic...

A Pragmatic Analysis Of Politeness In Gichuka Request Expressions

ABSTRACT Gichuka is a dialect of the Kimeru language - a Bantu language of the Niger Congo family- spoken by the Chuka people of Tharaka-Nithi County, Chuka Igamba- Ng’ombe Constituency. Chuka people reside in the Eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. The aim of this study was to analyze the politeness strategies used in Gichuka request expressions. Politeness is a social norm that is expected in any society and is important in maintaining cordial relationships in everyday life, especially in an a...

Cognitive Processing Effort Of Financial Budget Jargon And Its Effect On Public Participation In Homa Bay County

ABSTRACT Comprehension of financial jargon and how people participate in budget hearing process ultimately enhances communication and participation. If people fail to process financial jargon, it would be difficult to create awareness, build consensus, make informed decisions, resolve conflicts, and generate participation in processes of change and development. Scholars in accounting and finance recognize cognitive linguistics in terms of processing and evaluating the quality of financial com...

Usawiri Wa Mwanasiasa Wa Afrika Katika Ushairi Wa Kiswahili

ABSTRACT This research investigated the portrayal of the African politician in Kiswahili poetry. Basically, this research intended to shed light on how different poets have portrayed African politicians creatively with a purpose of revealing how these leaders have changed since colonial times to the multi-party period. The research assumed that political leaders played a great role in the development of their individual countries and Africa as a whole. The attainment of various developmental ...

Linguistic Naturalisation Of The English Premier League Football Discourse By Radio Jambo, Kenya

ABSTRACT Cameron (2001) argues that linguistic forms can be manipulated to suit context and serve intended purposes. Although there is evidence of widespread coverage of proceedings of the English Premier League ( EPL) by media in Kenya and Kenyan football fans‟ deep interest in the EPL, few studies analysing how the Kenyan media presents the proceedings in the EPL have been done. This study focuses on linguistic features employed by Radio Jambo presenters in their presentation of the EPL d...

The Negative Evaluation Of Women In Russia And Yoruba Proverbs And Sayings

Abstract Proverbs and sayings are an integral part of the spiritual treasures of the culture and language of a people. Proverbs and sayings are very important aspects of language use as a result of their metaphorical essence and widely acceptable truths; they depict the worldview and cultural beliefs of the people in any society. This article examines the image of women in Russian and Yoruba proverbs and sayings, with a focus on the negative evaluation of women. The paper employs the descrip...

The Nature Of Dholuo Consonant Harmony

ABSTRACT Consonant harmony is complex phonological process which requires a theory-informed descriptive analysis to determine its occurrence patterns. Consonant harmony has previously been studied as an assimilatory process that involves feature spreading while recent studies describe consonant harmony as feature agreement that leads to correspondence. The current study aims to fill this gap in phonological research and specifically Dholuo phonology by studying consonant harmony. This would e...


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