Communication and Linguistics Studies

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021

  • Phonological Rules Governing English Loanwords in Lontómbá Language

    Jean Paul Mola Mbeba

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 1 November 2020
    Accepted: 12 November 2020
    Published: 4 January 2021
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    Abstract: People on Earth get in touch for diverse reasons such as trade, migrations, tourism, and work. These people speak different languages and desire to communicate. In this context, the language problem (language barrier) occurs in their communication because of differences in languages. This barrier does not prevent them from speaking because the comm... Show More
  • Perspectives on the Trichotomy Paradigm: A Case Study of Translation Strategies from Dr. Zha’s Diary of Fighting the COVID-19

    Yang Aijun

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 6-12
    Received: 23 January 2021
    Accepted: 9 February 2021
    Published: 10 March 2021
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    Abstract: Over the past few centuries, dichotomy has been playing a dominant role in the field of translation, which has made significant contributions to the development of translation practices and studies. Nonetheless, its weakness has been gradually realized due to the complex, ever-changing nature of language. The proposal of the Trichotomy Paradigm in ... Show More
  • Graphophonic Rules Governing English Loanwords in Lontómbá Language

    Jean Paul Mola Mbeba

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 13-20
    Received: 29 January 2021
    Accepted: 16 February 2021
    Published: 12 March 2021
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    Abstract: The English loanwords entered into Lontómbá language have undergone some adaptation in both spelling and pronunciation. This adaptation needs to be explained in a scientific way. This article analyses 100 English loanwords that have been adapted in Lontómbá language at the graphophonic level so as to find out the rules that govern their adaptation ... Show More