Setswana (South African) | Journal of the International Phonetic ...
2016年3月28日 · Setswana (also known as ‘Tswana’ or, more archaically, ‘Chuana’ or ‘Sechuana’) is a Bantu language (group S.30; ISO code tsn) spoken by an estimated four million people in South Africa. There are a further one million or more speakers in Botswana, where it is the dominant national language, and a smaller number of speakers in Namibia.
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2020年6月2日 · Aretha Phiri, Rhodes University and Uhuru Portia Phalafala, Stellenbosch University. A study of the late Keorapetse Kgositsile shows how the poet influenced black American culture. It also shows...
(PDF) Introducing Tlhalosi ya Medi ya Setswana : The Design and ...
2013年12月20日 · This paper presents the design elements of a recently published monolingual Setswana dictionary, Tlhalosi ya Medi ya Setswana (Otlogetswe 2012), the fourth main Setswana monolingual...
Perceptions, contexts, uses and meanings of silence in Setswana
2012年6月19日 · The article examines the meanings of silence in Setswana through looking at the use of familiar Setswana proverbs and idioms. By juxtaposing the contexts and meanings of silence with Setswana proverbs and idioms, the article is able to demonstrate interplay between language, culture, and belief.
Setswana - SpringerLink
2017年11月24日 · From the early 1800s, Setswana has had a steady development with much of the work on the language done by the missionaries and travellers. This chapter discusses the different domains of Setswana use, its dialectal varieties and the degree of its codification.
This article presents the history of dominance of the Tswana group and the Setswana language and envisaged role of this dominance in the building of a nation state in a country characterized by linguistic (and cultural) diversity, and considers the consequences for marginalized communities and
Are dialects markers of ethnic identity? The case of Setswana
In Botswana, Setswana is the dominant lingua franca, spoken by 70-80% of the population as a first language, and by approximately 20% as a second language (Anderson and Jason 1997: 21). Because of its dominance in the country, Setswana enjoys the status of national language.
Preserving and Promoting Indigenous Languages: Social Media …
2024年4月6日 · The emphasis in Setswana content on linguistic novelties and idiomatic phrases emphasizes the language’s significance in investigating linguistic subtleties and sustaining language vitality. In this article, it is examined that these languages go beyond ordinary communication to act as channels for cultural preservation and promotion.
Historical Development of Setswana and the Teaching of Literacy …
2023年7月29日 · This chapter explores the historical development of Setswana (the national language of Botswana), its phonology, morphology and orthographic characteristics. We describe the contribution of the missionaries to the development of Setswana as a written language,...