Research Papers/Topics in Linguistics

Usawiri Wa Watoto Katika Riwaya Za Kisasa Za Kiswahili Zilizoandikwa Na Mohamed Suleiman Mohamed Na Euphrase Kezilahabi

ABSTRACT Literature is very important because it uses language in an artistic manner for the purpose of enlightening us about people‟s lives in a society. It also focuses on the ways of life in a society. Literature entertains, educates, encourages and emphasizes good morals. It also warns and helps in rectifying bad behaviour. Previous research show that children characters are portrayed negatively as they are denied their rights in Kiswahili plays. This study carried out an analysis of th...

The Struggle For Space: Youth Participation In ‘Ngoma’ Groups In Globalizing Tanzania

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER STUDIE Diese Studie stellt den Versuch da, die Frage zu beantworten, wie junge Menschen ngoma nutzen, um ihren Platz in der Gesellschaft zu finden, basierend auf der Hauptthese, dass ihnen der Zugang zur Gesellschaft verwehrt bleibt. Daher benutzen die Jugendlichen ngoma 1 , um einen alternativen Raum für sich zu finden. Um diese Frage zu beantworten, verwendet diese Studie Felddaten, die zwischen Juli 2011 und Januar 2014 von jungen Menschen in ngomaGruppen, im ngoma-Pu...

Samatengo Noun Phrase Structure

ABSTRACT THE study on Samatengo Noun Phrase Structure draws experiences from earlier works on nominal morphology of the nouns in Bantu languages. The morphology of the nouns has been one of the leading factors in classifying Bantu languages and at the same time grouping nouns into gender classes. Studies by Johnston (1919, 1922) and Guthrie (1948, 1967 – 1971, 1970) based on the morphological analysis of the noun in the Bantu languages.   Recent studies like that of Maho (1999), Katamba ...

A Sociolinguistic Survey of Bhojpuri by Gopal Thakur

This is a Sociolinguistic Survey of the Bhojpuri Language as spoken in Nepal. It contains description of geolects and sociolects of Bhojpuri in Nepal with a brief sketch of Bhojpuri Grammar. It's an M. A. dissertation submitted in the Central Department of Linguistics of Tribhuvan University in Nepal in 2006.

Uchunguzi Wa Matumizi Ya Kiswahili Katika Ufunzaji Na Ujifunzaji Wa Shule Za Chekechea Katika Manispaa Ya Webuye, Kenya

IKISIRI Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa ni kuchunguza matumizi ya Kiswahili katika ufunzaji na ujifunzaji wa shule za chekechea. Utafiti ulifanywa katika Manispaa ya Webuye katika Wilaya ya Bungoma Mashariki, Mkoani Magharibi nchini Kenya. Sampuli ya watafitiwa iliteuliwa kwa kutumia mbinu za mfumo sahili na njia nasibu sahili. Idadi ya wasimamizi 19, walimu 19 na wazazi 19 wa shule za chekechea walikuwa sehemu ya sampuli. Data ilikusanywa kupitia hojaji, masaili na kiongozi cha uchunzaji. ...

Nafasi Na Athari Ya Kiongozi Wa Kike Katika Tamthilia Teule Za Kiswahili

IKISIRI Fasihi ni kioo cha jamii. Fasihi imekuwepo tangu jadi. Fasihi hunuia kufunza mada kuu katika jamii kama vile; mila, itikadi, dini, miiko, imani, matambiko, tamaduni za kale, utawala na kadhalika. Mambo haya yana nguvu mahsusi katika jamii. Fasihi kama katiba yoyote ile, huelimisha, huhifadhi tamaduni na pia kuburudisha. Utafiti huu ulilenga kuchunguza na kutathmini nafasi na athari ya kiongozi wa kike katika tamthilia teule za Kiswahili. Tamthilia ikiwa utanzu mmojawapo wa fasihi andi...

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...

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...

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...

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF TERTIARY STUDENTS GREETING.

iii ABSTRACT This study is a close analysis of how gender, language, relationships affect the way tertiary students greet in Midlands State University Zvishavane Campus. Greetings are more than just a way of proclaiming one‟s presence but an important phenomenon of any society. The way people greet reveals a lot about their identity, background and ethnicity. Moreover, the act is carried out differently from one individual to the other. The way people greet is mostly determined by the relat...

Common Characteristics In Sukuma-Nyamwezi Transitional Dialects

ABSTRACT This study examined common characteristics in Sukuma-Nyamwezi transitional dialects with a goal to examine similarities and differences in lexical and phonetic systems of Ndala and Isikisya dialects of Sukuma and Nyamwezi languages and to assess the level of relatedness between Ndala and Isikisya dialects of Sukuma and Nyamwezi languages respectively. The study employed a descriptive case study design. This design was considered relevant and suitable in trying to understand in detai...

Impact Of Code- Switching Used In Modern Taarab Music To Swahili Language In Tanzania

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of code-switching used in modern taarab to Swahili language in Tanzania.Specifically the study aimed to asses the transformation of language use in taarad since 1990 up to 2015, to investigate the ways code-switching happens in modern taarab and to find out the impacts of code-switching as it is used in modern taarab to Swahili language. The study used a qualitative research approach in data collection and data analysis.The sample si...

Socioeconomic Factors That Have Contributed To Makonde Language Maintenance; A Case Of Mkoma Village

ABSTRACT . This study examined the social and economic factors for Makonde language maintenance in Mkoma village in Newala Tanzania. It also examined contexts of languages use and significance of minority languages. The study employed qualitative and quantitative approaches. Forty respondents who are native Makonde speakers living in Mkoma village participated in the research. Fifteen respondents participated in oral interviews and twenty five participated by filling up questionnaires. The ma...

The Effectiveness Of Eclectic Approach In The Teaching Of English As Second Language At Teachers’ Colleges In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Mtwara Municipal

ABSTRACT This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of eclectic approach in teacher education in an ESL situation. The effectiveness was measured based on the awareness of English tutors and student-teachers of eclectic approach and on the extent the tutors applied the approach in the English language classroom. The focus of the study was on teachers‟ colleges where teachers are prepared professionally. The assumption is that low level of achievement of students in primary and second...

An Investigation On The Effectiveness Of English Songs Towards Teaching English Language To Primary School Pupils In Tanzania: A Case Of Nachingwea District

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the effectiveness of English songs towards English language teaching to primary school pupils in Tanzania and in Nachingwea District in particular. Specifically the study aimed at examining factors that may bring about effective use of English songs to teach the English language in primary schools. It also assessed the conformity of strategies for using English songs employed by English language teachers to the principles of teaching and learning Eng...


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