Browsing Unisa ETD by Subject "Minority language"

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The historical and contemporary sociolinguistic status of selected minority languages in civil courts of Zimbabwe

Kufakunesu, Patson (2017-07)

This study examines the historical and contemporary sociolinguistic status of three minority languages, namely Shangani, Kalanga and Tonga in Chiredzi, Plumtree and Binga respectively within the civil courts of Zimbabwe. ...
The influence of Evangelical Christianity on the development of the Oromo language in Ethiopia

Temesgen Negassa Sibilu (2015-11)

This study investigates the role of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) in the development of the Oromo language. The main aim of the study is to provide an account of the contribution of this particular ...
Language maintenance and shift in the Greek community in Johannesburg

McDuling, Allistair James (2014-02)

This thesis explores the phenomenon of language shift and maintenance in the Greek community of Johannesburg, which is the largest Greek community in South Africa. The main aim of the study is to provide an account of the ...
The marginalisation of Tonga in the education system in Zimbabwe

Ngandini, Patrick (2016-11)

The study interrogates the marginalisation of the Tonga language in the school curriculum of Zimbabwe. It explores the causes of marginalisation and what can be done by the Zimbabwean government to promote the Tonga language ...
A sociolinguistic evaluation of language planning and policy in Zimbabwe in terms of minority languages: a case study of Tshwao, a Khoisan language of Zimbabwe

Gotosa, Kudzai (2020-01)

The study investigated language policy and planning in relation to minority languages and specifically Tshwao, a Khoisan language, in Zimbabwe. The purpose of the study was to establish its impact on the current ...

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