Language Culture And Conflict Resolution A Case Of Kiswahili As A Unifying Language In Kenya

Author : Denis Kisembe
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783668757233

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Language, culture and conflict resolution. A case of Kiswahili as a unifying language in Kenya by Denis Kisembe Pdf

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2018 in the subject Communications - Specialized communication, Moi University (education), course: m-ed, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this paper is to show that a common language is one of the most important features of a diverse community. Human communication is based on features that describe an event and capture emotions, needs, interests and fears. Language is used to resolve or escalate dispute. Opara (2016) asserted that People from different culture and social units perceive the world through the lens provided by their distinctive languages. Meaning that language provides a repertoire of words that name the categories into which the language users have divided their world. In fact, definitions of words are linguistically, culturally and contextually bound. Words carry meanings that make sense to members of a shared social environment. Conflict resolution relies heavily on word choices. Here language is key to dispute resolution because it is the words human beings in the world use as an accelerator to harmonious living or existential war fronts. There is an assumption in Kenya that conflict is best resolved when people can speak in one “nativity”, for instance, the kikuyu when faced with conflict can best sort out the issue in their native language because of the semiotics of the conflict. There is linguistic consistency where all the words used add value to the discourse. The researcher posits that in a country like Kenya, were national conflicts build from local dialectics, Kiswahili can be the unifying factor and a conflict resolution tool. Kiswahili as a trade language in Eastern Africa does accommodate the diversity of culture and language use. The paper explores the strengths of Kiswahili language in intercultural conflict resolution, and emphasizes the need to consider the uses of the language in national and transnational conflict resolution.

Author : Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui,Alamin Mazrui
Publisher : Global Academic Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1883058066

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Political Culture of Language by Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui,Alamin Mazrui Pdf

Author : Anja Schmidt
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783638219198

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The quest for trilingualism: A case study of Kenyan communication forms by Anja Schmidt Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,0 (A), University of Hamburg (IAA), language: English, abstract: When considering the linguistic situation in Kenya, it becomes quite obvious that it is anything but homogenous. Not only the large variety of different ethnic groups, but also British colonial influences have left their marks on this diverse region. With English as the official language and Kiswahili as the national language, it seems that the language situation in Kenya should be clear cut and well defined. Yet, the search for a national identity, feelings of inferiority towards the “colonial” language English and the strive for a better political and economic life in Kenya confront the population with many challenges and problems. Kenyan society is shaped by 40 to 60 African ethnic languages, such as Maasai or Dholuo. The main means of communication among these different ethnic groups has become Kiswahili. But Kiswahili itself has seven dialects and several sub-dialects. In addition, several European languages were left behind by the colonial era and Arabic and Asian merchants have brought their languages with them too. Thus, the language situation in Kenya is extremely complex and considered to be a 3 + 1 language country. That means that most Kenyan citizens speak three languages (plus or minus one): the mother tongue (in most cases an African ethnic language), Kiswahili – the national language and most often also lingua franca, and English – the official language and therefore used for all educational and governmental purposes. But the competence and use of these communication systems varies largely. Like citizens of other imposed multilingual environment situations, Kenyans have developed their very own way to communicate with each other. But language is not only a pure means of communication – it carries different identities depending on social context. It serves to distinguish oneself from others as well as to express one’s membership to a certain group and thus influencing one’s understanding of culture. However, my aim in this paper is to analyse the current trilingualism in Kenya and explain the different levels of competence. I will put the main emphasis on English and Kiswahili, as they receive official recognition by the Kenyan government. When considering the interaction of the official languages and those inferior to them, I will also refer to some new language forms that might influence the Kenyan society considerably in the future.

Author : Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui,Alamin Mazrui
Publisher : East African Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9966468234

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Swahili State and Society by Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui,Alamin Mazrui Pdf

This text examines the social and political impact of the Swahili language.

Author : Wilfred Howell Whiteley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UVA:X000465095

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Swahili: the Rise of a National Language by Wilfred Howell Whiteley Pdf

Author : Rocha M. Chimerah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015054431724

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Kiswahili by Rocha M. Chimerah Pdf

Kiswahili is the fastest growing African language. The author, Professor of Kiswahili at Egerton University, here describes this growth and examines Kiswahili as an alternative to European languages in East Africa and as an international language for Africa. He covers the controversial theories of the origination and development of Kiswahili, the effects of the use of English as the language of instruction in Kenya and the status of Kiswahili in trade, religion and politics in East and Central Africa, within a continental context. A country analysis of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda reveals the spread of Kiswahili as a mother tongue and second language; its use in creative writing and music, and its status in language policies. The argument for Kiswahili as the language of Africa is also discussed.

Author : Chege J. Githiora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Sociolinguistics
ISBN : 1847012272

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Sheng by Chege J. Githiora Pdf

African multilingualism is changing the languages and identities of urban communities, and indeed entire nations. Sheng, a non-standard variety of Kenyan Swahili closely associated with Nairobi's low-income urban youth, reflects the dynamics of rapid, on-going urbanisation processes taking place in Africa. It is a product of the language dynamics of Nairobi city specifically, and more broadly of Kenya, within the context of a distinctively stratified, multilingual society in search of a modern identity. Sheng has gained a position as one of the many varieties of Swahili; it is the product of a specific linguistic ecology in which Swahili language continues to evolve and change. Research shows that it is recognised by both speakers and those in the wider speech community as a distinctive language variety used mainly, but not exclusively, by the younger generation. Sheng is linked to transnational African diaspora influences and global black culture, especially through social media, hip hop and reggae music. It has also entered mainstream domains of language use in the Kenyan media, as well as political and corporate advertising. It can be seen to be changing from a restricted, in-group and covert youth language into a vernacular of wider communication in Nairobi and beyond. Sheng is a language phenomenon that has a bearing on Kenya's national identity and its sociolinguistic future.

Author : Phillip Mpofu,Israel Ayinla Fadipe,Thulani Tshabangu
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9819903041

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Indigenous African Language Media by Phillip Mpofu,Israel Ayinla Fadipe,Thulani Tshabangu Pdf

The book contributes to the sparse academic literature on African and minority language media research. It serves as a compendium of experiences, activities and case studies on the use of native language media. Chapters in this book make theoretical, methodical and empirical contributions about indigenous African language media that are affected by structural factors of politics, technology, culture and economy and how they are creatively produced and appropriated by their audiences across African cultures and contexts. This book explores indigenous African language media about media representations, media texts and contents, practice-based activities, audience reception and participation, television, popular culture and cinema, peace and conflict resolution, health and environmental crisis communication, citizen journalism, ethnic and identity formation, beat analysis and investigative journalism, and corporate communication. There are hardly any similar works that focus on the various issues relating to this body of knowledge. The book provides a valuable companion for scholars in various fields like communication, media studies, African studies, African languages, popular culture, journalism, health and environmental communication.

Author : Wilfred Howell Whiteley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UVA:X000194970

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Language in Kenya ... by Wilfred Howell Whiteley Pdf

This second volume in the series is the result of research by an interdisciplinary team of international scholars, all with a particular interest in Kenya. The first part of the book contains a comprehensive classification of Kenyan languages, looks at their distribution, and studies some special language situations. The second part is concerned with language use, including the special status of Swahili, and discusses both the effects of urbanization and education, and patterns of bilingualism. The third part analyses the organization of language teaching and teacher training in Kenya.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132147773

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LWATI by Anonim Pdf

Author : Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121807668

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Kenya by Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo Pdf

Minorities and indigenous peoples in Kenya feel excluded from the economic and political life of the state. They are poorer than the rest of Kenya's population, their rights are not respected and they are rarely included in development of other participatory planning processes. This report discusses the abuse of ethnicity in Kenyan policies, arguing that ethnicity is a card all too often used by Kenyan politicians to favour certain communities over others in the share of the nation's wealth. Kenya: Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Diversity exposes these concerns in detail via the analysis of budgetary expenditure in the poor Turkana region, which is dominated by the minority Turkana people, and in the richer Nyeri region, home of Kenya's current President. The author, Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo, calls for immediate action to address the inequalities and marginalization of communities, as a way of ensuring that Kenya remains free of major conflict. It calls for disaggregated data - by ethnicity and gender - and a new Constitution to devolve power away from the centre, so that minority and indigenous peoples stand to benefit from current and new development programmes.The report argues that Kenya's diversity should be its strength and need not be a threat to national unity. Suppressing and denying ethnic diversity is the quickest route to inter-ethnic conflict and claims of succession. The report calls for urgent action.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:31951P00935916U

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Current Index to Journals in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Westley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Swahili language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111364589

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A Bibliography of Swahili Language and Linguistics by David Westley Pdf

Author : Dennis M. Mbuyi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033040960

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Beyond Policy and Language Choice by Dennis M. Mbuyi Pdf

This study compares the English and Swahili language texts used in the primary grades in Kenya and Tanzania in order to ascertain the role of language in determining the content of instruction and to relate the content of these texts to significant characteristics of governmental educational policy and the values underlying them. The introductory section is a general discussion of the political implications of language policies in multilingual nations and the problems resulting from attempts to institute instruction in the mother tongue. The design of the ensuing study is based on two major assumptions: (1) that educational policy and school texts are good indicators of societal "core" values and future orientations; and (2) that salient policy features and values will likely be translated into school texts. Content analysis is used to examine data from four sets of instructional contexts: Kenya/English, Kenya/Swahili, Tanzania/English, and Tanzania/Swahili. The findings are organized around the following broad categories: daily life, Africanization, bases for legitimating knowledge, self-help, egalitarianism, value of education, work emphasis, national integration, rural development, African traditions, and cooperative behavior. The subsequent discussion focuses on cross-national contexts (that is, English medium and Swahili medium perspectives irrespective of national boundaries) and within-nation contexts (relating to salient policy features in each country. Six statistical tables are appended, along with footnotes and a list of government and party official documents and school texts from each country. (TE)

Author : Jan Blommaert
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780748675838

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State Ideology and Language in Tanzania by Jan Blommaert Pdf

This book is a thoroughly revised version of the 1999 edition, which was welcomed at the time as a classic. It now extends the period of coverage to 2012 and includes an entirely new chapter on current developments, making this updated edition an essentia