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The Birth and Sociolinguistic Features of Sala Language of Zambia. To What Extent is Sala Language Related to Bantu Botatwe Group of Languages?

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  • Elliot Machinyise

    (David Livingstone College of Education)

  • Martin Chabu (PhD)

    (David Livingstone College of Education, Southern, Zambia)

  • Mercy Zemba

    (Copperbelt University)

Abstract

The central theme of this study is language contact, ethnic and linguistic construction. The purpose of this paper is therefore, two folds: Firstly, to describe the birth and evolution of Sala language of Central Zambia, both at synchronic and diachronic levels. Secondly, to investigate the sociolinguistic aspects of Sala language in terms of language contact and revitalisation, language maintenance, and geographical variations linked to multilingualism within the speech communities. Much of the bulky data was elicited from interviews through semi-structured interview schedules. Library literature, oral tales, and songs were some of the secondary sources that were used to gather vital and relevant information for this study.

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  • Elliot Machinyise & Martin Chabu (PhD) & Mercy Zemba, 2023. "The Birth and Sociolinguistic Features of Sala Language of Zambia. To What Extent is Sala Language Related to Bantu Botatwe Group of Languages?," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(8), pages 993-1000, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:8:p:993-1000
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