Research Papers/Topics in Linguistics

Genealogical Reconstruction Of The Proto -Luluhyia Language

ABSTRACT A genealogical reconstruction of any language is geared towards the formulation of a protolanguage. The reconstruction of a target language is largely dependent on the current use of its presumed varieties or dialects. In this case, the genealogical reconstruction of the ProtoLuluhyia language was possible through consideration of its dialects. The existing literature shows that genealogical reconstruction of a proto-language for all Luluhyia dialects had not been done. It was, ther...

Die Kulto'rele Betekenis Van Die Eerste Afrikaanse Geskrifte Tot 1900.

Die Kulto'rele Betekenis Van Die Eerste Afrikaanse Geskrifte Tot 1900.

The Role Of Reinforcement On Second Language Learners’ Performance In English In Selected Secondary Schools In Nakuru Town, Kenya

ABSTRACT Reinforcement of learners’ performance has been regarded as of little or no consequence in Second Language Acquisition theory and practice. On the contrary, it has always been considered important in education theory and practice. The study investigated how reinforcement of learners may be a powerful tool in the improvement of performance in the English language in secondary schools hence increasing the opportunity of acquiring competence in the language. The study involved describ...

Jinsia Na Kabila Katika Muundo Wa Mazungumzo Na Utendaji Wa Unyenyekevu: Mfano Wa Biashara Ya Miraa Miongoni Mwa Wasomali Na Wameru Mtaani Eastleigh, Nairobi-Kenya

ABSTRACT Conversations surround our daily encounters and its the successful conversations that we undertake, that help us conquer the challenges that we face. However, for an interaction to be successful, co-operation while doing turns is needed amongst the participants. Interactants involved in a conversational exchange should try to maintain each other’s self-esteem by employing politeness strategies since social interactions are geared towards co-operation. Therefore, this study aimed at...

Analysis Of The Morphosyntactic Structure Of Utterances In Dholuo/Kiswahili Codeswitching

ABSTRACT Code switching, the use of any two or more languages or dialects interchangeably in a single communication context, is a common linguistic practice owing to the trend of multilingualism in the world today. The study identified and described the morphosyntactic structure of utterances in Dholuo/ Kiswahili code switching. It was conducted in Nyangeta Zone, Winam Division of Kisumu East sub county, Kisumu County. The study determined the suitability of the MLF Model proposed by Myers- ...

Kuingiliana Na Kujalizana Katika Fumo Liyongo, Kifo Kisimani Na Mstahiki Meya

ABSTRACT This research focuses on establishing the interrelationship of texts in Kiswahili literature which touches on allusion, pastiche and parody in interpretation of Kiswahili literature. The selected texts which facilitated this study are Fumo Liyongo(1950), Kifo Kisimani(2001) and Mstahiki Meya(2009). The objective of this reseach was to demonstrate pastiche, parody and allusion in characterization, plot and thematic structure. The study also aimed at examining the impact pastiche, paro...

Articulation And Phonological Impairments In The Speech Of Second Language Learners In Primary School With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Of St Martins Deporre’s Primaryschool, Kisumu County.

ABSTRACT The study sought to identify and describe the articulation and phonological impairments in the speech of 6-14 year old learners of English as a second language in primary school with cerebral palsy. Further the study also established the linguistic interventions employed by the teachers to assist the learners affected by articulation and phonological impairments as a result of cerebral palsy. Optimality theory was used to account for the impairments through mapping of competence and ...

Uchanganuzi Wa Vitendo Neni Katika Khutuba Za Ijumaa Na Athari Zake Kwa Waumini Wa Bugisu, Mashariki Mwa Uganda

ABSTRACT Language is a very important tool that is used by man to communicate messages, ideas and societal values. It had been claimed, however, that language used in Islamic religious sermons had negative effects on the audience. However, no research had been conducted to confirm the claim and establish the extent of the effects of the language used in those sermons. This study, therefore, investigated the effects of the language of khutuba on the faithfuls who listen to these Friday sermons...

Articulation And Phonological Impairments In The Speech Of Second Language Learners In Primary School With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Of St Martins Deporre’s Primaryschool, Kisumu County

ABSTRACT The study sought to identify and describe the articulation and phonological impairments in the speech of 6-14 year old learners of English as a second language in primary school with cerebral palsy. Further the study also established the linguistic interventions employed by the teachers to assist the learners affected by articulation and phonological impairments as a result of cerebral palsy. Optimality theory was used to account for the impairments through mapping of competence and ...

Peo Na Mikakati Ya Kimazungumzo Katika Uumbaji Wa Ujinsia Miongoni Mwa Wazulufu Nchini Kenya

ABSTRACT This thesis is based on an anlaysis of adolsecents’ discursive construction of sexuality. Its main objective is to gain an understanding of the world of adolescents sexuality. Worldwide, studies on sexual behaviour among adolescents indicate that a significant number of adolescents are becoming sexually active at an early age. Whereas it is true that culture and language use fundamentally influence sexuality by creating and communicating values, norms, and expectations regarding se...

Mifanyiko Ya Kimofofonolojia Ya Ukuzaji Na Udunishaji Nomino Za Kiwanga, Kakamega, Kenya

ABSTRACT Most of Kiwanga nouns transform their internal structures to external structures when augmentated or diminutated. These changes are as a result of morhophonological processes unfolded by {ku-/mi-} nd {xa-/ru-} morphemes interaction with the noun stems. Purposely, this research work intended to describe changes in Kiwanga noun structures under the topic; Morphophonological processes of augmentative and diminutive Kiwanga nouns. The research work objectively endeavored to establish the...

The Structure And Derivation Of The Swahili Determiner Phrase

ABSTRACT This study investigates the configuration of the Determiner Phrase (DP) of Swahili. The study is guided by three main objectives. The first objective is to map Swahili nouns into a DP structure. The study has revealed that the Swahili DP structure is underlyingly the same as the English DP except that in Swahili DP nP raises to Spec DP (XP movement). The study has shown that the raising of nP to Spec DP is motivated by the Extended Projection Principle. The derivation based on XP mo...

Oral Narrative Extension Of Sportmedia: An Experience With An English Premier League Soccer Audience Community In Eldoret, Kenya

ABSTRACT This article is based on a cultural practice that has developed in the context of the interaction between Eldoret-based audiences of European football with the television medium through which they access this football. It is a practice that I will refer to here as the oral narrative extension of media. I describe and interpret it in the light of two conceptual frames; media practice theory and oral narrative performance. Two main arguments are developed. First, that the electronic re...

Uhakiki Wa Mtindo Katika Tamthilia Za Arege

IKISIRI Matini yoyote ya fasihi huhitaji kusomwa na kueleweka ili ipate kuwa na maana. Hata hivyo, maana ya matini hujitokeza ikiwa msomaji ataelewa mtindo uliotumika kuisuka. Japo huu ndio ukweli, mapitio tangulizi ya maandishi yameonyesha kuwa kuna tafiti chache zilizofanywa kwa kina katika kubainisha mtindo katika fasihi kama kipengele muhimu na kinachojisimamia kufafanua maana na hasa katika tamthilia za Arege. Hivyo basi utafiti huu umehakiki mtindo uliotumika katika tamthilia tatu za Ar...

Matumizi Ya Mbinu Ya Kimuktadha Katika Ufundishaji Wa Msamiati Wa Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili Za Wilaya Ya Kakamega

ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of the contextual method in teaching Kiswahili vocabulary in secondary schools in Kakamega District. The study was carried out after the researcher noted that the integration approach of teaching Kiswahili vocabulary using the contextual method was still new to Kiswahili teachers and therefore posed challenges that needed to be addressed. The study on the teaching of vocabulary was considered important because vocabulary dominates every avenue of commu...


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