Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Afro-Linguistics and the Structured Study of African Languages in South Africa: A Review

Nkosana Mkhul, Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18965565
Published: December 17, 2012

Abstract

Afro-Linguistics is a field within linguistics that focuses on African languages, emphasising their unique structures and historical development. The methodology involves a comprehensive literature review, analysing studies published over the last decade. A key finding is the predominance of thematic analysis in current research, with themes such as phonological patterns and syntactic structures being extensively studied. Current Afro-Linguistics research in South Africa predominantly employs thematic analysis to explore language structure features. Further studies should consider a broader range of analytical methods to provide more comprehensive insights into African languages.

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Nkosana Mkhul (2012). Afro-Linguistics and the Structured Study of African Languages in South Africa: A Review. African Archaeological Techniques (Archaeology focus), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18965565

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AfricanBantuEthno-linguisticsHistorical LinguisticsMethodologyPhonologySyntax

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