International Journal of Language and Linguistics

Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Research Article

    English and Kiswahili Lexical Localization in Kibena

    Neema Amos Chaula*, Pendo Mwashota

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 152-160
    Received: 5 June 2024
    Accepted: 17 July 2024
    Published: 29 July 2024
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    Abstract: This paper has examined how English and Kiswahili borrowed expressions have been localized in Kibena. The study was guided by Kachru theory of language dominance and deficit, which deals with language contact and lexical borrowing between donor and recipient languages. In this study English and Kiswahili were the donor language and Kibena was the r... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Phonological Coordination Relationship of Hancheng Dialect in Shaanxi Province

    Wang Sha*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 161-170
    Received: 1 August 2024
    Accepted: 24 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Hancheng, located in the northeast corner of Guanzhong Plain, Shaanxi Province, is an ancient civilized city with a long history and splendid culture. Under the background of the vigorous promotion of Mandarin, many dialects are gradually declining in use, and the Hancheng dialect is the same. Hancheng dialect belongs to Fenhe Piece of Central Plai... Show More