Browsing Department of Linguistics by Title

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    • ‘Shona (derivational) Morphology: An Observation in Search of a Theory’ 

      Mkanganwi, K.G. (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2002)
      This article concerns a traditional analysis of Shona morphology, which is based on a (positional) classification of affix morphemes into prefixes and suffixes. It posits the hypothesis that the distinction supports the ...

    • Split Intransitivity in Kalanga 

      Kangira, Jairos (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2004)
      This paper examines the intransitive verb class in Kalanga, a minority language predominantly spoken in the southwestern parts of Zimbabwe. The paper focuses on split intransitivity, a linguistic concept that describes ...

    • Teaching Shona In English/Shona: Ideological Challenges And Implications- Whither UZ & MASU? 

      Chapanga, Evans; Makamani, Rewai (2006-05-18)
      This paper investigates ideological challenges and implications associated with two models in the teaching and learning of Shona at university level. The UZ model involves the use of English as a medium of instruction ...

    • This is This, and Here Are Some Examples: Verbalisers and Extensions in Shona 

      Jefferies, A.A (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2000)
      After a brief discussion of the scientfic theory, especially in Linguistics, the article explores the scientifically arrived at morphological categories, 'verbaliser', 'extension' in Shona. It reveals existing descriptive ...